snowstorm

noun

snow·​storm ˈsnō-ˌstȯrm 

: a storm of or with snow

Examples of snowstorm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Last winter arrived early across parts of the United States, with November snowstorms, early blizzard warnings and even flakes reaching places like Florida before Thanksgiving. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Fans have discussed the possibility of a snowstorm affecting the city or a citywide power outage in Season 3. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 July 2026

On March 13, a strong snowstorm dumped up to two feet of snow and battered the nest with strong winds. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

During a 1986 return trip from India, John Paul’s plane was forced to land in Naples because of a snowstorm in Rome. — ABC News, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snowstorm

• brainstorm
• conform
• deform
• firestorm
• hailstorm
• inform
• landform
• lukewarm
• perform
• planform
• platform
• preform

Kids Definition

snowstorm

noun

snow·​storm -ˌstȯrm 

: a storm of falling snow