As the snow piles finally melt across Waukesha and Racine Counties, you might notice something odd on your lawn. Even though the grass is still dormant (brown and brittle), there may be patches of white, gray, or pink "fuzz" matted down where the snow used to be. Homeowners in New Berlin and Waterford frequently ask us: Why does my brown grass look like it has a web over it? The good news is that your lawn likely isn't dead. This is a common winter condition called Snow Mold, and it happens when fungus grows under heavy snow cover. The "Plow Pile" Effect Snow mold thrives in cold, wet environments without airflow. You will usually find it exactly where the snow was deepest and sat the longest—specifically along driveway edges or road frontages where plows stacked the snow high. What to Look For (Even on Brown Grass) Because your lawn is currently dormant and straw-colored, the mold is easy to spot: • Gray Snow Mold: Look for matted patches that resemble dried p...