snowstorm

noun

snow·​storm ˈsnō-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce snowstorm (audio)
: a storm of or with snow

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The weather service defines a blizzard as a severe snowstorm in which winds must be sustained or frequently gusting at least 35 mph, falling or blowing snow must reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less, and these conditions must persist for at least three hours. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025 With a snowstorm rolling in, the Sailors are staying in Denver on Monday to celebrate their title before heading back to town with their trophy on Tuesday. Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025 Shoveling after a snowstorm can be a very satisfying activity and can help keep your driveway, patio and walks safe in the winter. Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025 Murphy was one of two ski patrollers swept away by an avalanche on Lincoln Mountain in the resort while doing avalanche mitigation following a heavy snowstorm, the resort said. Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snowstorm

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowstorm was in 1755

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“Snowstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowstorm. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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snowstorm

noun
snow·​storm -ˌstȯrm How to pronounce snowstorm (audio)
: a storm of falling snow

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