The White Stuff

Fluffy snow is falling from the sky. Sometimes I can understand why the Alaska Natives have so many words for snow... It does take numerous forms. I wonder what the word is for little-powdery-snow-
that-falls-after-a-January-thaw-covering-the-icy-layer-below-
with-a-deceptive-coating-of-white-fluffiness-when-really-it's-
slick-as-dog-snot-and-you-may-just-land-on-your-keester!

It was in the upper 40s yesterday. Lots of melting and wind. But it's back in the 20s today and things should get back to normal by this weekend's birthday party which is supposed to involve a little front yard sledding!