also: こゆき
noun
powder snow; powdery snow
Refers to fine, dry, light snow that falls in small flakes, often associated with good skiing conditions.
北海道の粉雪はスキーヤーに人気がある。
Hokkaido's powder snow is popular with skiers.
昨夜は粉雪が静かに降り積もった。
Last night, powdery snow fell and quietly accumulated.
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.