snowstorm

noun

snow·​storm ˈsnō-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce snowstorm (audio)
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: a storm of or with snow

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McKenna was reported missing on March 15 in Sioux Falls, while a significant early spring snowstorm brought in anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of snow, strong winds and icy roads across the eastern part of the state. Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026 DeKalb schools did not treat this weather with the same gravity as some other districts or like snowstorms. Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026 Experts attributed the deaths to an exceptionally unstable snowpack and the rush of skiing enthusiasts to off-piste slopes after recent heavy snowstorms. ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026 What was already a dismal snowpack in the river’s Rocky Mountain headwaters has begun melting early, with little prospect for replacement from major snowstorms. Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snowstorm

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snowstorm was in 1755

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“Snowstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowstorm. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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snowstorm

noun
snow·​storm -ˌstȯrm How to pronounce snowstorm (audio)
: a storm of falling snow

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