heavy snow

noun

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

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California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, only recently pasted with heavy snow from atmospheric river storms, are the exception. Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026 Areas in higher elevations, meanwhile, have contended with heavy snow and risk of avalanches. Denise Chow, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026 According to Decker, dwarf Alberta not only survives deer but also handles cold temperatures and heavy snow loads with ease. Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026 One reviewer ordered this electric snow shovel after experiencing an overwhelming amount of heavy snow the previous year. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 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 21 Jan. 2026.

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