heavy snow

noun

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

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People across the Pittsburgh area will ring in 2026 amid cold temperatures and heavy snow. Michael Guise, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025 But some of the same regions impacted by the heavy snow, power outages and travel delays won't see reprieve for the holiday. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025 According to the National Weather Service's website, a winter storm warning indicates heavy snow of at least 6 inches in 12 hours or at least 8 inches in 24 hours, and means conditions may pose a threat to life and property and that travel will be difficult or impossible. Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025 The storm is causing blizzard conditions with heavy snow and high winds across Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 29 Dec. 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 7 Jan. 2026.

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