light snow

noun

: a small amount of snow
The weatherman is forecasting light snow.

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This cold air means more light snow is possible across the Great Lakes and Appalachians on Tuesday. Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026 Metro Detroit can expect mostly cloudy skies on Tuesday, with a light snow shower or flurry possible. Karen Carter, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 Several inches of snow fell across the metro area early Sunday morning, and light snow is expected to continue in Colorado’s mountains through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026 Another strong cold front will move through the region on Sunday, bringing another round of rain and possibly light snow in northern Missouri. Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for light snow

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“Light snow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20snow. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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