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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Heavy snowstorms at the turn of the New Year, in February and in April kept the Sierra Nevada’s overall snowfall within five feet of its median snowfall-to-date this water year as of May, according to the Central Sierra Snow Lab. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026 This week's snowstorm in Rocky Mountain National Park has put the Memorial Day Weekend target date of opening for Trail Ridge Road up in the air. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 20 May 2026 His father’s funeral visitation was held during a snowstorm on February weeknight. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026 Rose petals thrown into the air slightly obstructed the view of her adoring fans like a beautiful red snowstorm. Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for snowstorm

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 May. 2026.

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snowstorm

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

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