Incident Overview
A pilot reported that upon reaching the airport, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) prevailed, and light snow was falling. At the decision height during the approach, the pilot sighted both the approach lights and the runway lights. The runway surface was covered with snow.
Landing Sequence
During the flare to land, the pilot lost depth perception and runway alignment due to blowing snow. The airplane touched down, and the pilot perceived that the aircraft was slightly left of the centerline. A correction was applied using right rudder; however, the airplane continued to travel left.
Outcome
The aircraft subsequently went off the runway and came to rest in a snowbank, resulting in damage.