Is it safe to eat snow? CSU snow hydrologist says it depends

This episode is 20 minutes long.

This episode was published on November 18, 2025.

While less obvious than the yellow kind, contaminants such as forever chemicals, heavy metals and microplastics are showing up in Colorado's snowpack. CSU snow hydrologist Steven Fassnacht explains what that could mean for our winter wonderland.

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