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

Across Michigan, thousands were left without financial protection after record April rains fell on top of record March snowfall. — Tammy Webber, Fortune, 23 June 2026

Across Michigan, thousands were left without financial protection after record April rains fell on top of record March snowfall. — CBS News, 22 June 2026

While this winter was colder and snowier than previous years, snowfall on the ground acted much like a blanket for ticks, providing shelter and warmth against the bitter cold temperatures. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026

Lessening snowfall forced the school to close in the early 2000s, but the resort remained open for hikers until 2020. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 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