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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Following light snowfall and a lackluster ski season, the Boise area experienced a series of heat waves and persistent drought conditions, sparking a number of devastating fires. — Hali Smith october 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026 Even in a generally mild winter, a brief cold spell that coincides with a powerful coastal storm can make a big difference in a season’s snowfall. — Sam Hart, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Changes in rain and snowfall could lead to more seasons like the ones before the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires, during which unusually wet winters fueled lots of green plant growth that then became tinder dry over eight months without rain. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 According to Goble the potential for beneficial snowfall is generally stronger in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snowfall

Word History

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 27 Oct. 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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