Crunchy Snow

Frostburn (Fr)Updated Supplementals (3.5)

Crunchy Snow is a D&D 3.5 spell (Transmutation) from Fr. On class lists for Druid (Level 1), Ranger (Level 1), Consecrated Harrier (Level 1), and others. Range or area: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level); Saving throw: None; Duration: 1 hour/level; Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Transmutation
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S
Range
Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Target
Ice and snow in the targeted area
Area
One 20 ft. by 20 ft. sq. of snow/caster level
Duration
1 hour/level
Saving Throw
None
Spell Resistance
No

An area of fallen snow designated by you becomes hard and crumbly, generating a loud crunch when stepped upon.
Creatures take a -20 penalty on Move Silently checks when traveling through crunchy snow.