heavy snow

noun

: a large amount of snow
The weatherman is forecasting heavy snow.

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Meteorologists warned that high winds, heavy snow and ice will make mountain roads treacherous and urged drivers to use extreme caution. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025 Although there was no urgency this time—the men at the summit had already perished—Vin left her in a leaky tent on the glacier at the base camp, alone, with only the wind and heavy snow for company. Maya Silver, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2025 Saturday: Flash flooding in the Ohio and Tennessee valleys and heavy snow or possible blizzard conditions in the upper Midwest. Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 For the Winter Storm Watch Above 2000 feet, heavy snow possible. Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heavy snow

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“Heavy snow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20snow. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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