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
"To gain proficiency in alpine skiing, you need a totally different snow cover," she said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
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
Twenty percent will lose more than half of their snow cover days per year.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2024
They are so fat that they can stand the long fast during the Bear's Night; but when they go out in the spring from their snow cover, they are very lean.
From The Land of the Long Night by Du Chaillu, Paul B. (Paul Belloni)
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