as in thunderstorms
a storm with a large amount of falling snow
An unexpected snowstorm slowed traffic to a crawl.
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Recent Examples of snowstorms
Sunday’s snowfall could rank among the city’s biggest snowstorms in the past century and a half.
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
After nearly a full week of heavy snowstorms in the Sierra Nevada, which brought multiple feet to some portions of the mountain, blue skies are on the horizon.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Given the costs of major snowstorms in the megalopolis between Washington, DC, and Boston, an accurate forecast could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars or more in this situation.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Northern Arizona faced snowstorms and high winds, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
More people are heading into the mountains to recreate after recent snowstorms.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
On a late January morning—in between East Coast snowstorms—skiers and snowboarders of all ages mill around, adjusting gloves, zipping up jackets, and clipping into skis, sometimes for the very first time.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the city is considering clearing sidewalks for residents and businesses in future snowstorms and then sending them the bill, citing the mess created by property owners who failed to clear snow as required.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Vail’s Tahoe-area resorts in California also had a slow start through mid-December, but holiday-period snowstorms allowed the company to open more terrain, Katz said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
John Annese, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
After nearly a full week of heavy snowstorms in the Sierra Nevada, which brought multiple feet to some portions of the mountain, blue skies are on the horizon.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Given the costs of major snowstorms in the megalopolis between Washington, DC, and Boston, an accurate forecast could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars or more in this situation.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Northern Arizona faced snowstorms and high winds, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
More people are heading into the mountains to recreate after recent snowstorms.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
On a late January morning—in between East Coast snowstorms—skiers and snowboarders of all ages mill around, adjusting gloves, zipping up jackets, and clipping into skis, sometimes for the very first time.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the city is considering clearing sidewalks for residents and businesses in future snowstorms and then sending them the bill, citing the mess created by property owners who failed to clear snow as required.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Vail’s Tahoe-area resorts in California also had a slow start through mid-December, but holiday-period snowstorms allowed the company to open more terrain, Katz said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snowstorms
Noun
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These storms begin as minor or average storms and then go through a rapid, explosive intensification, delivering heavy snow, blizzards, thundersnow, coastal flooding and flooding rains.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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With winter in full blow, blizzards, sub-zero temperatures, and icicles are always in the forecast.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some might have escaped during hurricanes that damaged reptile facilities.—
Sergio Candido,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Now, a new federal bill with bipartisan support has been introduced to beef up emergency preparedness for pets in the event of natural disasters like wildfires or hurricanes.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Snowstorms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snowstorms. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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