snowfall

noun

snow·​fall ˈsnō-ˌfȯl 

: a fall of snow

specifically : the amount of snow that falls in a single storm or in a given period

Examples of snowfall in a Sentence

The yearly snowfall here is over 30 feet!

30 feet of annual snowfall

The area is expecting heavy snowfall this weekend.

Recent Examples on the Web

While snowfall totals may not meet the threshold for a full storm warning, the advisory signals conditions likely to cause significant travel disruptions, especially during peak commute hours. —Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025

Kampachi crudo is gilded with Calabrian chili crisp, makrut lime kosho, and a snowfall of bottarga. —The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025

The weather may still be summery in much of Europe but Martine Rose and Napapijri are already thinking about cold winter nights, blustery winds and snowfall. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025

The park has more than 200 lakes perfect for fishing, boating and swimming in summer, while winter closes much of the park because of massive snowfalls. —Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing snowfall

• heavy snowfall

Rhymes for snowfall

• propofol

Kids Definition

snowfall

noun

snow·​fall -ˌfȯl 

1

: a fall of snow

2

: the amount of snow that falls in a single storm or in a certain period