snow cover
Americannoun
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a layer of snow on the ground.
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the amount of an area that is covered by snow, usually given as a percentage of the total area.
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the depth of snow on the ground.
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday, March 25, snow cover stood at 38% of its usual level, based on the median figure for that date in data going back to 1986.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
As detection improved, satellites began identifying lighter snow cover that earlier instruments would have missed.
From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026
According to a December 2024 study published in the International Journal of Climatology, the snow cover in the Italian Alps had decreased by half in the past 100 years.
From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025
The annual appearance of this hole usually peaks in September and October, when most land-based plants and animals are safely tucked away under snow cover and marine animals are protected by extensive sea ice.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2024
The snow cover as an environment factor and its importance in the life of mammals and birds.
From Ecological Studies of the Timber Wolf in Northeastern Minnesota by Frenzel, L. D.
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