Snowball

Also known as: Snowball S1, Ethos Snowball

Breeder: Ethos Genetics

Lineage & Genetics

Cross: The White x Chem 4 OG

The White contributes extreme trichome production, neutral-to-doughy base aromas, and compact nodal spacing. Chem 4 OG (Chemdog #4 x SFV OG Kush F4) brings pungent diesel-fuel aromatics, hybrid vigor, heavy yields, and hard-hitting psychoactivity.

Terpene Profile

Aroma: Loud chemical-diesel bouquet with industrial fuel, damp earth, sharp gassy citrus, and a creamy-doughy undertone. The nose fills a room aggressively by mid-flower.

Flavor: Inhale is dominated by sour, peppery gas and fuel; exhale reveals a remarkably smooth earthy and lightly doughy cream finish. Later hits become increasingly gassy with a sweet-sugary undertone emerging mid-session.

Effects & Experience

Onset: Initial euphoric uplift with mental lightness and mild creative stimulation before the body effects build.

A gradually intensifying 'snowball' body high that starts small and compounds into deep physical relaxation and couch-lock. Strong appetite stimulation. Higher doses produce full sedation. Users often don't realize how high they are until 30-60 minutes after the last puff.

Duration: Long-lasting; the creeper onset extends total duration significantly. Plan 2-3+ hours.

Growing Characteristics

Grow Tips: Heavy feeder — demands robust P/K in mid-flower and steady Cal-Mag throughout. Keep RH strictly 38-43% during final 3 weeks; dense buds retain moisture and are mold-prone. LST and strategic defoliation are critical to maximize airflow through compact branching. Do NOT use pistil color for harvest timing — extreme frost makes buds appear finished early. Use a microscope and target mostly cloudy with 5-10% amber trichomes. Expect 1.2x-1.8x stretch; Chem-leaning phenos stretch more. Responds well to ScrOG; low leaf-to-calyx ratio speeds trim work. Cure minimum 2 weeks; many growers extend to 4 weeks for full aromatic expression. Top-tier wash strain: 4%+ fresh-frozen bubble hash yields in optimized runs. Press at 155-165°F for terpene-forward live rosin.

History & Origin

Developed by Ethos Genetics (founded by Colin Gordon), Snowball was bred to stack The White's unmatched resin output with Chemdog-lineage fuel and vigor, then backcrossed and selected for density, frost, and speed. Released as feminized S1 seeds. The strain has become a staple in extraction-focused cultivation programs and earned Cup Winner designation. Ethos continues using Snowball genetics in downstream breeding projects due to its stability for resin and yield traits.

Notable Crosses

Strains bred using Snowball as a parent: