also: せきしつ · せっしつ
noun
snow quality; quality of snow
Refers to the characteristics of snow, such as texture, moisture content, or suitability for skiing. Commonly used in weather reports and winter sports contexts.
今日の雪質はパウダースノーで、スキーに最適です。
Today's snow quality is powder snow, perfect for skiing.
天気予報では、明日の雪質は湿り雪になる見込みです。
The weather forecast expects tomorrow's snow quality to be wet snow.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading ゆきしつ is the most common.
Alternate on-reading; rarely used.
Alternate on-reading with gemination; rarely used.
Compound of 雪 (snow) and 質 (quality, nature). The reading ゆきしつ is the standard kun-on combination; せきしつ and せっしつ are less common on-readings.