What weight of snow would be more weight than powdery snow?

With respect, although powdery snow would be lighter in weight (according to the worker’s testimony), using the test in Faryna v. Chorny, I still find it unlikely that a physician would instruct a patient who described constant back pain sufficient to make it difficult to get out of bed and to cause the patient to cry at the office visit to shovel snow. I think an informed person would agree that shovelling snow is generally considered to be a strenuous activity, and involves bending and, depending upon the type of shovel, can often involve awkward lifting or pushing. This notion is simply not in harmony with the probabilities a practical and informed person would readily recognize as reasonable advice for a patient with ongoing back pain and related functional difficulties.