snow fence

American  

noun

1. a barrier erected on the windward side of a road, house, barn, etc., serving as a protection from drifting snow.

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snow fence British  

noun

1. a portable wire-and-paling fence erected to prevent snow from drifting across a road, drive, ski run, etc

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Etymology

Origin of snow fence

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

To better control the traffic flow, aisles closest to the checkout area were blocked on one end with a snow fence so that those who wanted to pay could be funneled to the widest aisle, where a worker directed shoppers to specific lines.

From Washington Times

We watch the snowboarders coming in hot toward the snow fence that protects the lodge from their unfettered flights.

From Los Angeles Times

KCRA-TV reports ski officials say 23-year-old David Karlin died Thursday after losing control on a hill, sliding off a trail and hitting a snow fence at Sierra-At-Tahoe.

From Seattle Times

They say more than 100 snow fence panels were stolen west of Springerville and the turnoff to the Sunrise ski area in the Apache County/White Mountains region.

From Washington Times

After continuing to drive in reverse, the man continued over grass crashed through a wooden snow fence, crossed over a second bike path and then plunged into the lake, Langford said.

From Chicago Tribune