Binding Snow

Frostburn (Fr)Updated Supplementals (3.5)

Binding Snow is a D&D 3.5 spell (Transmutation) from Fr. On class lists for Cleric (Level 3), Druid (Level 3), Paladin (Level 3), and others. Range or area: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level); Saving throw: Reflex negates; Duration: 1 hour/level (D); Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Transmutation
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S, DF
Range
Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Area
One 10 ft. sq./caster level
Duration
1 hour/level (D)
Saving Throw
Reflex negates
Spell Resistance
Yes

This spell must be cast on a snow field.
That snow field instantly freezes, impeding movement through the area.
A creature caught within the area can move only at half its normal speed.
By making a DC 20 Strength check or a DC 25 Escape Artist check, the creature can move at its normal speed for that round.
A creature that succeeds on a Reflex save is not impeded.