also: こゆき
powder snow; powdery snow
Refers to fine, dry, light snow that falls in small flakes, often associated with good skiing conditions.
Hokkaido's powder snow is popular with skiers.
Last night, powdery snow fell and quietly accumulated.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading こなゆき is the most common.
Alternate reading, less common than こなゆき.
Compound of 粉 (こな, 'powder') and 雪 (ゆき, 'snow'). The reading こなゆき is a straightforward combination, while こゆき is a contracted form.