popcorn snow

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Noun[edit]

popcorn snow (uncountable)

  1. (informal) Graupel.
    • 2004, Richard F. Fleck, Breaking Through the Clouds[1], page 43:
      It had been reported that the summit of Grays Peak experienced a short but furious burst of popcorn snow the day before. We all felt a little apprehensive about climbing two peaks on the same day.