heavy snow

noun

: a large amount of snow
The weatherman is forecasting heavy snow.

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Once snow stops, heavy snow from the top of the tree can fall to lower branches and overload lower limbs causing damage. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 May 2026 The advisories are a step below winter storm warnings, but also warn of dangerous travel conditions and heavy snow. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 May 2026 The buildings are bolstered with fire- and weather-proofing measures and are built to withstand year-round weather conditions, including heavy snow and extreme heat. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 In Fort Collins, Colorado, heavy snow fell throughout the day on ground that was still too warm for significant accumulation. — ABC News, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for heavy snow

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“Heavy snow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20snow. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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