snowpack

noun

snow·​pack ˈsnō-ˌpak How to pronounce snowpack (audio)
: a seasonal accumulation of slow-melting packed snow

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Low snowpack also means low river levels and a shift in peak water levels this summer. — Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Utah is coming off a record-low snowpack and the warmest winter on record, which helped to elevate the fire danger. — Ty Oneil, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2026 The danger is even higher this year because of Utah’s record-low snowpack and its warmest winter on record. — Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 The danger is even higher this year because of Utah's record-low snowpack and its warmest winter on record. — CBS News, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for snowpack

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snowpack was circa 1946

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“Snowpack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowpack. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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