heavy snowfall

noun

: an occurrence of a lot of snow falling
shoveling the driveway after a heavy snowfall

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Authorities in Nepal have halted trekking on many hiking routes due to rain at lower elevations and heavy snowfall on higher trails, and have urged hikers not to venture out or proceed with their treks in the Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri areas, home to some of the world’s highest peaks. Reuters, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025 This heavy snowfall, which was forecast to begin late Tuesday evening, is likely to affect residents' local commutes. Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025 Southern Ohio may not see significant lake-effect snow, but the region can still experience colder-than-average temperatures and occasional heavy snowfall when Arctic air aligns with storm systems. Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025 Of course, the home requires a little TLC—mostly in winter; the brand recommends regularly removing any heavy snowfall during cold weather seasons. Camryn Dilger, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heavy snowfall

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“Heavy snowfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20snowfall. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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