Snow Woman is the offspring of Oryx, who is believed to be deceased. She is a large and powerfully built whale who exudes a composed, even-keeled, and self-assured essence. 

As a juvenile, Snow Woman was frequently observed in the company of the youngest members of the social group, keeping a watchful eye on them and making her steady presence known. During socialization periods she typically hovered nearby while the calves friskily played, but would sometimes place herself in the midst of the action. Her movement was less active and her body position was more stable, but she was nevertheless an integral part of the fun. The constant caretaking of these calves seems to have primed her for motherhood.

At nineteen years old, Snow Woman now has a calf of her own. The little male was born early-to-mid year in 2021, and is the only one of three calves born that year to have survived. Snow Woman spends a great deal of time with her son and we have observed her nursing him on several occasions over the past few years.

While she carries herself with confidence, Snow Woman is somewhat indifferent to researchers. We have seen her on multiple occasions and she typically goes about her business with little interest or concern about our presence in the water.