heavy snow

noun

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

Examples of heavy snow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts in the state's Cascade Mountains and Montana's Rocky Mountains were also likely to see heavy snow at lower elevations. The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 16 June 2024 Hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts in the state’s Cascade Mountains and Montana’s Rocky Mountains were also likely to see heavy snow at lower elevations. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 June 2024 Meanwhile, dangerous blizzard conditions that peaked on Tuesday persist in the Pacific Northwest, where heavy snow fall has made for treacherous travel conditions along mountain roads in the Cascades and Olympics. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024 The watch said 6-12 inches of wet, heavy snow is possible in that area with winds of up to 50 mph. David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024 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 26 Jul. 2024.

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