heavy snow

noun

: a large amount of snow
The weatherman is forecasting heavy snow.

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The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025 Have a licensed roofing contractor inspect and repair issues before winter, especially in snowy areas where heavy snow can worsen roof damage. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025 Wind direction is key — lake-effect snow may dump heavy snow in one town while a sunny mile or two away sees nothing. Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025 However, in areas with heavy snow that last for months, keep the mulch layer around three inches deep. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heavy snow

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“Heavy snow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20snow. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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