noun
Etymology
Origin of snowmelt
Example Sentences
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Along parts of the coast, relentless rain and early snowmelt made the sea barely distinguishable from the land.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
The ranchers depend on snowmelt that feeds the Colorado River and its tributaries to nourish grasses and hay pastures for their herds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
The simplest explanation for where the water comes from is the surface, particularly snowmelt from the Kaibab Plateau.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 2, 2026
That means less of that snowmelt makes its way into streams and rivers.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 14, 2026
By snowmelt, Tree-ear had still not seen it.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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