snowfall

noun

snow·​fall ˈsnō-ˌfȯl How to pronounce snowfall (audio)
: a fall of snow
specifically : the amount of snow that falls in a single storm or in a given period

Examples of snowfall in a Sentence

The yearly snowfall here is over 30 feet! 30 feet of annual snowfall The area is expecting heavy snowfall this weekend.
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The winter of 2011-12 was warm and produced little snowfall, and rainfall was sparse in the spring of 2012. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Much of the river basin as well as higher elevations in central and Southern California saw below average snowfall this past winter. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Then, come fall, there are brilliant golden hues until the first snowfall hits. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 Connected to local weather stations and regional forecasting models, the foldable system receives early warnings of incoming storms, extreme snowfall, or hail. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for snowfall

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First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snowfall was in 1821

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“Snowfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowfall. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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snowfall

noun
snow·​fall -ˌfȯl How to pronounce snowfall (audio)
1
: a fall of snow
2
: the amount of snow that falls in a single storm or in a certain period

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