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[Barretts Mail]

The snow monsters of Japan have caught the attention of CNN. I suspect they are rime with snow on top. According to Wikipedia (https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%A8%B9%E6%B0%B7), this phenomenon is called “soft rime” in English, defined on the World Meteorological Organization at https://cloudatlas.wmo.int/soft-rime.html. 

Exploring Japan's spectacular 'snow monsters’
Updated 12 Feb 2019
Karla Cripps
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/zao-onsen-japan/index.html

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It's a common reaction among those first encountering the legendary "snow monsters" of Zao Onsen -- or "juhyo" in Japanese.
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The article, however, describes the phenomenon as “snow.” The Smithsonian Magazine provides a better description.

Arboreal ‘Snow Monsters’ Overrun Northern Japan Every Winter
Jane Recker
25 Jan 2019
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/arboreal-snow-monsters-overrun-northern-japan-every-winter-180971323/
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Intense, relentless Siberian winds blow clouds and fog over the region’s native Maries’ fir trees, enveloping them in a thick, granular coating of ice called rime. The result: Once-verdant forests are transformed into throngs of “snow monsters,” or “juhyo,” as they’re called in Japan.
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No description in this article from last year which references the CNN article from this year.
These 'Snow Monsters' Come to Life Every Winter in Japan — and They'll Keep You Company While You Ski
Stacey Leasca
14 Nov 2018
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/nature-travel/japan-snow-monsters-formations#japan-snow-monsters-zao
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According to CNN, the snowy monsters, known as juhyo, are the result of the region’s harsh weather system.
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Benjamin Barrett
Formerly of Seattle, WA
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