Freshly rolled snow doughnuts sparkle in the winter bakery.
Also known as snow rollers, snow bales, or wind snowballs, they only form when the conditions are just right.
First, an icy layer forms on which new snow can’t stick.
Then, a thin layer of wet, loose snow falls.
Finally, a strong wind blows and scoops up the sticky top snow, tumbling it downwind and downhill. The weak and thin inner layers that are first to form often collapse, leaving the snowballs hollow.
Search for these snow doughnuts in fields or under steep slopes and enjoy this winter treat. What will you make in your snow kitchen to go with the doughnuts?!
