snow gauge

American  

noun

1. an instrument for measuring the depth of snow.

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Etymology

Origin of snow gauge

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

The snow gauge catches snow in a funnel, melts it in a pan below, stores and measures the residue.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sitting on the ground, slightly off center to one side of the original hole was the foot-round gray metal shape of radiation snow gauge P11902-87.

From The Thirst Quenchers by Raphael, Rick

Nearly two miles above them, the replacement snow gauge, C11902-87, already buried in a half-foot of new snow, sent out a strong and steady signal.

From The Thirst Quenchers by Raphael, Rick

Shielded snow gauge in the Northwest to register the amount of snow-fall.

From The Boy with the U. S. Weather Men by Rolt-Wheeler, Francis