What causes chionophobia?

What causes chionophobia?

Healthcare providers haven’t identified the exact cause of chionophobia. But they believe it results from a combination of genetics, environmental factors and a person’s history.

People with this disorder may have had a negative or traumatic experience with snow in the past. They may have been stuck in a blizzard when they were young or lost a loved one in a snowy car accident. A snow-related traumatic event can trigger chionophobia in people who are already at an increased risk of an anxiety disorder. These scary events can cause the disorder to develop, similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).