snowstorm

noun

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

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On March 13, a strong snowstorm dumped up to two feet of snow and battered the nest with strong winds. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026 The need was even greater following snowstorms that disrupted power and water service to much of Houston. — Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 15 May 2026 Like the experience of trudging through a snowstorm with pink eye, and, days later, standing atop a mountain and using those same eyes to absorb the light of so many stars. — Alexandra Oliva june 1, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026 During a 1986 return trip from India, John Paul’s plane was forced to land in Naples because of a snowstorm in Rome. — ABC News, 12 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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snowstorm

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

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