snowstorm

noun

snow·​storm ˈsnō-ˌstȯrm 

: a storm of or with snow

Examples of snowstorm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It was not known why the anchor failed, but the heavy snowstorm was not a direct factor, according to the statement, which commended the college students for their love of the outdoors and preparation for the climbing trip. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

Cold air has to be in place, and only then does a whopper of a snowstorm become possible. — Vanessa Murdock, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

The researchers measured between 270 and 3,200 plastic particles deposited per square meter per day during snowstorms at remote collection sites. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

There, a January 2025 snowstorm was linked to 13 deaths and caused approximately $200 million in damages. — Daniel P. Aldrich, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 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