Crunchy Snow

(Frostburn, DnD 3.5)

Transmutation[Cold]

Level: ; Druid 1; Ranger 1
Components: V, S,
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Area: One 20-ft.-by-20-ft. square of snow/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.