heavy snowfall
noun
: an occurrence of a lot of snow falling
shoveling the driveway after a heavy snowfall
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During winter, the pass is known for being dangerous due to extreme weather conditions like heavy snowfall, strong winds and icy roads.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The disagreement came to a head after an unexpected heavy snowfall, the first of the season.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Snow totals could shift north or south depending on the track of the storm, but the National Weather Service said heavy snowfall could potentially exceed 6 inches for some parts of the area.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Prep Your Home’s Exterior Winterizing is an important step to protect exposed infrastructure from damage caused by cold temperatures or heavy snowfall.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The disagreement came to a head after an unexpected heavy snowfall, the first of the season.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Snow totals could shift north or south depending on the track of the storm, but the National Weather Service said heavy snowfall could potentially exceed 6 inches for some parts of the area.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Prep Your Home’s Exterior Winterizing is an important step to protect exposed infrastructure from damage caused by cold temperatures or heavy snowfall.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heavy snowfall
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“Heavy snowfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20snowfall. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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