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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However, snowfall is unlikely in parts of Texas that are not in the northern regions, and any areas that do receive snow will likely experience only a brief period of accumulation, as temperatures are expected to warm back into the 40s during the daytime. —

Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Jan. 2025 The Detroit area is set for rain and accumulating snowfall on New Year's Eve, the weather service in White Lake said. —

Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024 The only magical snowfall in the Bay Area on Wednesday came when white confetti fluttered down at the end of a basketball game between the Lakers and Golden State Warriors while a carol played over the Chase Center loudspeakers. —

Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024 Despite the fact that climate change has made snowfall far less predictable, resorts have never been more crowded. —

Crai S. Bower, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snowfall