Snowfall

/ˈsnoʊfɔːl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or process of falling snow, especially in large amounts.

The snowfall last night covered the entire town in a thick blanket of white.

The quantity or amount of snow that falls in a certain period.

The weather forecast predicted a heavy snowfall of up to two feet by morning.

A period characterized by falling snow.

During the snowfall, children eagerly rushed outside to build snowmen.

The word 'snowfall' is a compound of 'snow' and 'fall', referring to the falling of snow.

heavy snowfall

A large amount of snow falling in a short period of time.

light snowfall

A small or gentle amount of snow falling.

first snowfall

The first occurrence of snow falling in a season.

snow

Precipitation in the form of soft white flakes of ice.

flurry

A brief period of light snowfall.

blizzard

A severe snowstorm with strong sustained winds.

Powder

Let's go hit the powder this weekend!

White gold

This winter, the mountains are full of white gold!