Thunder snow is an odd phenomenon where thunder and lightning occur during a large snow storm, they are usually spotted in late winter or early spring.
Link to Thunder snow info:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/03/090303-thunder-snow-storm.html
Rime snow is crunchy, rough snow that almost looks like Styrofoam. It is usually found on mountain tops or very windy regions.
Link to Rime snow info:
http://www.avalanche.org/~uac/encyclopedia/rime.htm
Firn snow is old snow on top of glaciers that is the transition from snow to ice.
Link to Firn snow info:
http://www.teachmefinance.com/Scientific_Terms/Firn_Snow.html
Watermelon snow is snow that is reddish or pink in color, with a small scent of a fresh watermelon.
Link to Watermelon snow info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watermelon_snow
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