snowpack

noun

snow·​pack ˈsnō-ˌpak How to pronounce snowpack (audio)
: a seasonal accumulation of slow-melting packed snow

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The lack of snowpack and moisture leaves the trees vulnerable to invasive insect infestations and wildfires, which are the major threats to the species. John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025 The transformation is linked to statewide drought, caused by a weak snowpack during the 2024/25 winter, and insufficient summer rainfall. Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 2 Sep. 2025 However, the model, which simulated the area’s climate, snowpack, and water movements, consistently pointed to 2018 as the start of a new, less healthy phase for the glacier. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025 Meeting the nearly century-old metrics has become harder as snowpacks shrink in the mountains that feed the Rio Grande. Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snowpack

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowpack was circa 1946

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“Snowpack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowpack. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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