heavy snowfall
noun
: an occurrence of a lot of snow falling
shoveling the driveway after a heavy snowfall
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Kadir Nelson’s painting for the cover of the March 9, 2026, issue was inspired by the frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall that have swept across much of the country recently.
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Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
On days of heavy snowfall when many workers stay at home and work remotely, hospital and nursing home employees, first responders, utility repair crews and snowplow drivers must venture out.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Despite the heavy snowfall, this winter is not a record-breaker for the city.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Essential items include layered clothing for warmth, waterproof outerwear, ski goggles, and high-quality sunscreen, as several of these locations experience heavy snowfall yet plenty of sun.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
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Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
On days of heavy snowfall when many workers stay at home and work remotely, hospital and nursing home employees, first responders, utility repair crews and snowplow drivers must venture out.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Despite the heavy snowfall, this winter is not a record-breaker for the city.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Essential items include layered clothing for warmth, waterproof outerwear, ski goggles, and high-quality sunscreen, as several of these locations experience heavy snowfall yet plenty of sun.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Heavy snowfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20snowfall. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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