snowstorm

noun

snow·​storm ˈsnō-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce snowstorm (audio)
Synonyms of snowstormnext
: a storm of or with snow

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Plus, while the mountain’s proximity to Lake Erie can kick up some pretty legendary lake-effect snowstorms, Holiday Valley prides itself on excellent grooming and snowmaking that keep conditions ideal all season long. Ally Jaksen, Outside, 18 Dec. 2025 The question of enforcement came up in January 2025, when Louisville was pummeled by multiple snowstorms that dumped several inches of snow. Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Dec. 2025 That leads to more extreme rainstorms and snowstorms, changing river flows and altering ecosystems. Matthew L. Druckenmiller, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025 The city went into the snowstorm Saturday with 77 plow trucks, with 61 on the frontlines and 16 in reserve. Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snowstorm

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowstorm was in 1755

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“Snowstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowstorm. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.

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snowstorm

noun
snow·​storm -ˌstȯrm How to pronounce snowstorm (audio)
: a storm of falling snow

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