初はつ冠かん雪せつ

noun

first snowcap of the season; first settled snow on a mountain

Refers specifically to the first snowfall that visibly remains on a mountain peak, marking the seasonal transition. Often used in weather reports and news about famous mountains like Fuji.

• 富ふ士じ山さんの初はつ冠かん雪せつが観かん測そくされた。