snow creep

American  

[snoh kreep] / ˈsnoʊ ˌkrip /

Or snowcreep

noun

1. a continuous, slow, downhill movement of snow cover, of particular concern where an avalanche is possible or likely.

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Etymology

Origin of snow creep

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The harbour itself a little basin of water, into which we are slipping carefully, while three salt-barges laden with salt as white as snow creep round from the left, drawn by an infinitesimal tug.

From Sea and Sardinia by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)

Not till late in winter did the snow creep over this secluded nook.

From The Man of the Forest by Grey, Zane