heavy snow

noun

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

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This wonderful garden is open seasonally, from dawn until dusk, between early May and the first heavy snow. Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 May 2025 The storms brought by atmospheric rivers are known for their heavy snow, heavy rain and strong winds. Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, a winter storm warning went into effect Sunday and will remain in place through Tuesday evening along the north western slope of the Sierra Nevada due to expectations of heavy snow. Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile, heavy snow and freezing rain blasted in northern Michigan, leading to widespread power outages. Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 28 Apr. 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 16 Jun. 2025.

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