General
whiteout
What does whiteout mean?
Conditions of very poor visibility caused by heavy snowfall, wind, or fog, where the rider can barely see the terrain ahead. Whiteouts make riding disorienting and dangerous.
"We got caught in a whiteout up top and had to feel our way down."
Origin
Ski/snowboard and general weather term for zero-visibility conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What is a whiteout?
Conditions of near-zero visibility caused by heavy snow, wind, or fog, where you can barely see the terrain ahead of you.
Why are whiteouts dangerous?
You lose your sense of the slope's shape and direction, making it easy to become disoriented, misjudge terrain, or get lost.
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