light snow

noun

: a small amount of snow
The weatherman is forecasting light snow.

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Another round of light snow may occur Sunday night into Monday morning. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025 There is a chance of light rain Friday night changing to light snow during the day on Saturday, but as previously mentioned, there is still too much uncertainty to say how much impact, if any, wintry precipitation will have on the Chiefs’ game. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025 Areas that include the majority of Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill are likely to see light snow transition into sleet and freezing rain. Zachery Eanes, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025 With Thursday's temperature expected to stay below freezing, the National Weather Service in Indianapolis issued a special weather statement, warning motorists to expect slick road conditions this afternoon and evening as central and northern Indiana are expected to be hit by light snow showers. Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for light snow 

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“Light snow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20snow. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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