粉雪

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 粉雪 is read こなゆき.
• Basic usage: It refers to fine, powdery snow.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Snow falling quietly
  • 細かな粉雪: fine powder snow falling quietly since morning.
• Snow blowing in the wind
  • 風に舞う粉雪: fine snow that blows in the wind and obscures distant scenery.