light snow

noun

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

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Meanwhile, the mountains could see light snow beginning late Sunday night and continuing through Tuesday. Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026 Nighttime lows are expected to dip into the single digits, with light snow falling as the New Year rings in — making it a night best spent cozy at home for the first champagne toast of the year. Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 29 Dec. 2025 More light snow is coming this afternoon through the evening commute, though less than an inch is expected. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025 This long down coat from The North Face keeps me cozy, the adjustable hood and cuffs block wind and snow, and the water-resistant fabric handles light snow or drizzle with ease. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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