Well , I've never got to see snow seeing that I live in a country which is near the equator and all.

So , can anyone really describe to me how snow feels like? I've seen pictures and all I see is a patch of white.
.... Well , a patch of white which is remarkably beautiful in it's own way anyway XD

So , can anyone tell me how snow is like? I don't think I can go overseas to anywhere that far anytime soon so I would at least want to know how it is like beforehand.
Is it smooth or is it grainy? Is it hard or is it soft? Is it powdery or is it in lumps? :X