Originally Posted by Pace
This conversation was about snow and whether snow in its true form can stick to an aircraft.
The conversation was about snow but you're the only one who is talking about it in it's pure" form.
The answer to "can pure SNOW in its true form which is a dry frozen and complex structure cause an icing problem?" then the Answer is NO.
Nobody asked about "pure" snow so you're answering a question that hasn't been asked.
Whilst you are scientifically correct, "pure" snow is not that common so a semantic arguement based on theoretical molecular structure and is no real help or guidance in real life.
It is equally dangerous to imply to inexperienced pilots that because its not snowing or sleeting that all is ok.
Nobody made ny such implication and your use of that corollary is misleading.
but the danger is not the formed ice but the moisture that can turn to ice.
Formed ice not a danger? I hope you don't believe that.
Cheers
Whirls