heavy snow

noun

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

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Since 1983, he’s made the trek nearly every year, sometimes twice a year, only missing two years: once when trails closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and once due to heavy snow. Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025 Severe weather conditions that meteorologists might highlight are heavy snow, sleet or freezing rain, which could cause significant impacts to travel. Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 These bands can produce very heavy snow with sudden restrictions in visibility. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Accessories like buckles, ties, drawstrings, and clips can keep your cover securely attached to the furniture during storms, but high winds or heavy snow can put stress on the seams. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 May 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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