What creates watermelon snow?
Watermelon snow is caused by cold-loving green algae, according to the forest service. The algae, Chlamydomonas nivalis, thrives in freezing temperatures and cold water and is typically found at high elevations. Why can’t you eat watermelon snow? Eating large quantities of watermelon snow has been known to cause digestive ailments, Smithsonian Magazine said. … A…