Drifting Snow

Drifting snow is an uneven distribution of snowfall/snow depth caused by strong surface winds. Drifting snow may occur during or after a snowfall. Drifting snow is usually associated with blowing snow.

Drifting snow Snow raised from the surface of the Earth by the wind to a height of less than 1.5 to 2.0 m above the surface. It dose not restrict horizontal visibility at 2.0 m or more above the surface.