snowcap

American  

[snoh-kap] / ˈsnoʊˌkæp /

noun

1. a layer of snow forming a cap on or covering the top of something, as a mountain peak or ridge.

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snowcap British  

/ ˈsnəʊˌkæp /

noun

1. a cap of snow, as on the top of a mountain

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Etymology

Origin of snowcap

First recorded in 1870–75; snow + cap ¹

Example Sentences

However, approaching November without snowfall marks the longest wait in the year for a snowcap on the summit since data was first collected in 1894.

From BBC

Rivers, lakes and snowcaps along the frontier mean the line often shifts, bringing soldiers face to face at many points, sparking a confrontation.

From BBC

The presence of rivers, lakes and snowcaps means the line can shift in places.

From BBC

The huge snowcap also means that periodic floods could still affect the park throughout May and June.

From Washington Times

After more than two months of atmospheric rivers and bomb cyclones, amid a supersized Sierra snowcap, and with more precipitation forecast for the rest of the month, isn’t California’s drought over?

From Los Angeles Times