Synonyms of snowstorms

snowstorms

noun

plural of snowstorm

as in thunderstorms

a storm with a large amount of falling snow

An unexpected snowstorm slowed traffic to a crawl.

Related Words

• thunderstorms
• blizzards
• hurricanes
• rainstorms
• windstorms
• hailstorms
• typhoons
• cloudbursts
• storms
• ice storms
• weathers
• thundershowers
• cyclones
• snow squalls
• northers
• rainsqualls
• sandstorms
• northeasters
• southeasters
• southwesters
• squalls
• tempests

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of snowstorms

That role is currently empty, and Morales points to the severe snowstorms that took place in January and February as times when the city could have used better coordination. — Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026

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

Heavy snowstorms at the turn of the New Year, in February and in April kept the Sierra Nevada’s overall snowfall within five feet of its median snowfall-to-date this water year as of May, according to the Central Sierra Snow Lab. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026

After multiple surprise extensions and a few late season snowstorms, Colorado's long and difficult ski season has officially come to a close. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 18 May 2026

The need was even greater following snowstorms that disrupted power and water service to much of Houston. — Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 15 May 2026

Many of the landmarks along the Byway are only open during the warm season, and heavy snowstorms and ice make some sections impassable during winter. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026

For every mayor of New York City, snowstorms serve as a major test. — New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026

Experts attributed the deaths to an exceptionally unstable snowpack and the rush of skiing enthusiasts to off-piste slopes after recent heavy snowstorms. — ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026