snowfall

[snoh-fawl]

noun

1. a fall of snow.

2. the amount of snow at a particular place or in a given time.

snowfall

/ ˈsnəʊˌfɔːl /

noun

1. a fall of snow

2. meteorol the amount of snow received in a specified place and time

Word History and Origins

Origin of snowfall¹

First recorded in 1815–25; snow + fall

Example Sentences

I start with breakfast — typically sourdough toast with avocado and a snowfall of everything bagel seasoning — and keep water alongside the coffee.

From Salon

The overconfident committee hypothetically placed skiing sports in areas with no anticipated snowfall.

From Los Angeles Times

The scientists explain that fresh snowfall was imminent, and they put down a GPS marker so their "fellow polar colleague" would not be lost again.

From BBC

The region has seen decreased snowfall in recent years, exposing glaciers to direct sunlight, making them melt faster.

From BBC

But these systems have become weaker and less frequent, leading to reduced snowfall and delays in snowmelt.

From BBC

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