heavy snowfall
noun
: an occurrence of a lot of snow falling
shoveling the driveway after a heavy snowfall
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Locally heavy snowfall in bands.
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David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
The full moon in February is named the snow moon due to the heavy snowfall that typically occurs at this time of year, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
—Joshua Bessex, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
On Saturday, Afghanistan's National Disaster Management Authority said heavy snowfall and rain had killed 61 people and injured more than 100 across the country, while hundreds of homes have been completely or partially destroyed.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Polarek said the heavy snowfall in November used up a lot of salt.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
The full moon in February is named the snow moon due to the heavy snowfall that typically occurs at this time of year, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
—Joshua Bessex, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
On Saturday, Afghanistan's National Disaster Management Authority said heavy snowfall and rain had killed 61 people and injured more than 100 across the country, while hundreds of homes have been completely or partially destroyed.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Polarek said the heavy snowfall in November used up a lot of salt.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Heavy snowfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20snowfall. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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