Nemo:
Re: “It is 51* here and I know this is impossible, but i just went out and there is this stuff falling and I cant feel it when I put my bare hand out. hmmmmmmmmmmmm looks like sleet........�
Soot, maybe, from California.
Or pollen.
Set out some paper (an envelope?) and see if you can catch any of it. Also, shake your head. Maybe it's dandruff. 

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