heavy snow

noun

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

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The Rocky Mountain peaks, unburdened from heavy snow, exude their full majestic glory. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025 John Rice, president and CEO of Ski California, said in an email to The Bee that the organization is hopeful the heavy snow could bring this year’s snowpack to normal levels or more. Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025 Where Atmospheric Rivers Hit The US Most The storms brought by atmospheric rivers are known for their heavy snow, heavy rain and strong winds. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025 Blizzard warnings are in effect for Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota as a winter storm brings heavy snow, high winds, and dangerous travel. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 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 18 May. 2025.

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