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    Weather words

    What is bluebird day?

    Bluebird day: when the sky apologises for yesterday’s snow by being perfect.

    A clear, sunny, cloudless day, usually straight after fresh snow.

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    “Two feet overnight and a bluebird day. Perfect.”

    More about bluebird day

    It is skiers’ slang: fresh snow on the ground and deep blue sky above, the best conditions on the mountain.

    What I think of bluebird day

    • Bluebird day: when the sky apologises for yesterday’s snow by being perfect.
    • A bluebird day is the weather showing off on purpose.
    • Bluebird days exist so skiers have something to talk about for the rest of the year.

    Words people compare it with

    • Crisp: Cool, dry and clear, with fresh air that feels clean to breathe.
    • Flurries: Light snow that falls briefly and does not build up much, if at all.
    • Overcast: Completely covered with cloud, so the sun never shows.
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