noun
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a fall of snow
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meteorol the amount of snow received in a specified place and time
Etymology
Origin of snowfall
Example Sentences
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“If we get the colder air, then we could see significant snowfall.”
From Los Angeles Times
Both theaters are still in business today, but the Rockford Theatre, whose roof caved in during a particularly heavy snowfall in early 2023, has yet to reopen.
From Salon
High winds and heavy rainfall or snowfall could result in power outages, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times
This latest, sudden downpour is expected to continue on Tuesday together with snowfall across the Atlas mountains, Morocco's weather service warns.
From BBC
Christmas movies originating from the United States also show snowfall on Christmas Day, something more common in parts of North America.
From BBC
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