In today's Weather Words, _ChrisDeWeese explains 'corduroy snow':
to get more stories like this and weekday weather updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists.,” is snow that has been groomed by a snow groomer. This groomed snow has thick lines with spaces between them that closely resemble corduroy fabric.
In skiing or snowboarding areas, snow is groomed during the night with a special device called a "comb" on the back of a snowcat. That’s because after a long day of use, the surfaces of ski runs can become irregular and even piled with snow. That means that first thing in the morning, the snow on the slopes will often be corduroy snow.
While skiers and snowboarders especially love going over fresh powder, the opportunity doesn’t always present itself. Corduroy snow, on the other hand, is smooth, fast and much more frequently available .
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