When a snow flake is formed it forms in the upper atmosphere around a dust particle. The particle can be anything including VOCs, toxic, or carcinogenic particulate. As the snow falls, it scrubs pollutants from the air. Finally, the temperature of the snow if eaten will drop your core temperature, slow your metabolism, and has been known to cause stomach cramps. As with all sources of water purify it before you ingest it.
The Microdochium Nivale fungus destroys crops. It greatly reduces seed germination and has become resistant to fungicides.
This fungus will make you very ill if you are far from a doctor or health care provider it can be a very uncomfortable experience.
MythsThat Can Kill You
Or Make You Sick
(Possibly For Life)
Myth # 3 - Eating Snow Will Save Your Life
Refer to the article on Rain and Snow. Pink Snow Mold is a result of the fungus; Microdochium nivale. It causes dead spots in grasses after prolonged exposure to snow cover. It can also exist without the snow cover. Although there is no detailed scientific research on its effect on humans, experiential data from people that I know says that it will make you ill if you intake snow with the fungus on / in it without purifying it first.
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