snowfall

noun

snow·fall ˈsnō-ˌfȯl

: a fall of snow

specifically : the amount of snow that falls in a single storm or in a given period

Examples of snowfall in a Sentence

The yearly snowfall here is over 30 feet! 30 feet of annual snowfall The area is expecting heavy snowfall this weekend.

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Aurora, Centennial and Highlands Ranch could all see between 7 and 14 inches of new snowfall by Friday morning and Parker could see between 9 and 17 inches, NWS forecasters said. —

Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024 With plenty of novice and intermediate trails, though, the mountain is generally favored by locals and more experienced skiers for its high elevation with double black diamond trails and, of course, that deep natural snowfall. —

Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024 Most fleeces offer some water-resistance, but that varies—and no fleece can be counted on to deliver waterproof protection against serious rain or sustained snowfall. —

Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024 Due to a lack of snowfall, usually expected around this time of year, vegetation in the area has dried out, which could provide more fuel for the fire. —

Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snowfall