Snow algae are a group of freshwater micro-algae which grow in the alpine and polar regions of the earth.^[1] These algae have been observed to come in a variety of colors associated with both the individual species, stage of life or topography/geography.^[2][3] A typical snow algae in the alps and polar regions is Chlamydomonas nivalis. This variation is associated with both albedo differences of the snowy habitat and the presence of micro-invertebrates. Snow algae play a critical role in the trophic organization as primary producers who in turn are consumed primarily by tardigrades and rotifers.^[4] Snow algae have also been found to travel great distances being carried by winds.