On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 11:27:18 -0800, "Peter Duniho"
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any kind of snow has the potential for blocking the air filter.

I only see that as an issue if you are downwind of an active volcano,
and the ambient atmosphere is dust laden. It's my understanding that
most aircraft induction systems have a spring-loaded door that admits
air in the event of an interruption of flow through the filter
element.