snow-crust

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a layer of frozen snow overlying softer snow, formed by the melting and refreezing of the surface, aided by wind compaction.

See: crust

Quotations

1824

They left the Fort in March on the snow crust.

<i>c</i>1902

The heat of the sun told him the directions; and when the sun went down, the crooning west wind, bringing thaw and snow-crust, was his compass.

1955

Once the snow was broken the cattle got their noses underneath and then moved along, feeding and breaking the snow crust upwards with their heads.