snowfall

noun

snow·​fall ˈsnō-ˌfȯl 

: a fall of snow

specifically : the amount of snow that falls in a single storm or in a given period

Examples of snowfall in a Sentence

The yearly snowfall here is over 30 feet!

30 feet of annual snowfall

The area is expecting heavy snowfall this weekend.

Recent Examples on the Web

During winter, warmer- and drier-than-average conditions are more likely, with less snowfall and reduced snowpack. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

Those conditions can increase the chances of atmospheric rivers bringing heavy rain to Southern California and boosting mountain snowfall, though scientists emphasize every El Niño is different. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 7 July 2026

For generations, the annual migration south has been a Canadian ritual as dependable as the first snowfall. — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

During winter, visitors can ski, snowboard, snowshoe, and experience fresh snowfall right in the heart of Southern California. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing snowfall

• heavy snowfall

Rhymes for snowfall

• propofol

Kids Definition

snowfall

noun

snow·​fall -ˌfȯl 

1

: a fall of snow

2

: the amount of snow that falls in a single storm or in a certain period