popcorn snow

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English

Noun

popcorn snow (uncountable)

  1. (informal) graupel
    • 2004, Richard F. Fleck, Breaking Through the Clouds (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.