Linguistics question

[conuly]

Poll #34102 Snow

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After the snow has fallen, sometimes it looks like more snow is falling when the wind blows it off of trees and roofs. Do you have a word or specific phrase for this?

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Yes, and I'll tell you in the comments
6 (12.0%)

No, but I've heard some people use a term which I'll tell you in the comments
1 (2.0%)

No
38 (76.0%)

No - I don't live where it snows and am unfamiliar with this phenomenon
5 (10.0%)

Clicky?

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CLICKY
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And for reference, I generally call this "treedrift". It's a noun. I could use it as a verb form, but I don't.

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[conuly]

Sartorial advice is beyond the scope of this post, but have you considered a scarf? A hoodie? Both?

[jessie_c]

When you prepare for it, it never happens. But go out without them and just watch...