heavy snow

noun

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

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In recent years, NOAA’s fleet has also been used to produce more reliable forecasts of atmospheric river events that can dump biblical amounts of rains and heavy snow to the West Coast and other parts of the country. Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 The buildings are bolstered with fire- and weather-proofing measures and are built to withstand year-round weather conditions, including heavy snow and extreme heat. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 The advisories are a step below winter storm warnings, but also warn of dangerous travel conditions and heavy snow. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 May 2026 Once snow stops, heavy snow from the top of the tree can fall to lower branches and overload lower limbs causing damage. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 May 2026 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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