Keep your eyes peeled the next time you visit the mountains. You may get a chance to see a snow ghost or two.
So, what exactly are snow ghosts?
Well, they are trees completely encased in snow and ice, creating a towering, fluffy effect. It also creates a real-life winter wonderland.
The cover is caused by heavy accumulations of super-cooled water droplets called rime, according to The Weather Network.
Rime happens when you get freezing fog, which happens often in the mountains and can come in three basic types: soft, hard, and clear.
When snow falls on top of the rime-covered trees, you can witness the neat and somewhat spooky look of snow ghosts.
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They can occur at ski resorts across North America, including British Columbia’s Big White Ski Resort.
So, there you have it.
Next time you are in the mountains or at a ski resort, keep an eye out for a majestic snow ghost or two. They make for perfect photos, too.