joshnii 2 Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Is there a "best temperature" for good powdery snow? I know little about these things but interested to know more. No bashing if that comes across as silly. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 -9 degrees according to an article by the Chairman of the Board on that very subject. Although the slightly more whipped cream variety of snow that you get at -5 or so is more to my taste. Link to post Share on other sites
bcoasis 0 Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 The colder the better for powder snow. The colder the temperature the less moisture content in the snow - fluffy, light and a lot less energy required to ride it. Alberta in Canada is my only experience of temperatures 35-40 degrees centigrade below zero and at that temp, the snow when you dig a bit takes on a blue colour. Great to ride but definitely requires an investment in thermals over and above that required in Niigata. Temperature is only one of the factors influencing snow quality; others such as sun and wind will have as much of an impact on the quality of the snow to ride. This is probably going further or getting a more complicated response than you were looking for but that's nature. Link to post Share on other sites
A lawyer 0 Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 Quote: temperatures 35-40 degrees centigrade below zero and at that temp Wow. Thats cold. How cold does it get up in Niigata where you are? Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 Quote: Lots of bashing if that comes across as silly. I really like the plus 20-30 style of snow Link to post Share on other sites
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