PINK SNOW

WHAT IS IT?

• This phenomenon is commonly known as watermelon snow
• Turns out pink snow is caused by an algae called chlamydomonas nivalis
• It's common in high mountains

The nickname “watermelon snow” comes not only from the pink color, but it is said to smell slightly sweet, a bit like watermelon.

HERE’S WHAT THE LITTLE CELLS LOOK LIKE UP CLOSE

THIS TYPE OF SNOW IS COMMON DURING THE SUMMER IN