Is drowning in water or 'drowning in snow' (AKA avalanche?

Picture this : In the first senario, your in water. Attached at the bottom of a swimming pool by your ankle. After a few seconds of holding your breath while trying to get the chain off, you suddenly realise that nothing will help. You will die. read more

Except that your is a gigantic tumbling machine that will most likely break your legs and/or harms. If you survive that because it was a “fluffy” avalanche, you will be under the snow and you'll already be in some intense pain. The snow around you is going to turn into ice because of the humidity from your breath. Creating an airtight bubble. read more

As the snow of the avalanche moves down, it is loose and pretty much like water. Moving your arms to keep your head up, as you would when you swim, will increase your chances to be buried only superficially. If drowning is suffocating then yes, you can"drown" in snow. read more