corn snow

noun

, Skiing.

1. snow in the form of small pellets or grains produced by the alternate melting and freezing of a snow layer.

corn snow

noun

1. skiing granular snow formed by alternate freezing and thawing

Word History and Origins

Origin of corn snow¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Conditions ranging from powder to slushy corn snow are on offer well into April in many states, and best of all, most of the midwinter crowds are now gone.

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