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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Most accumulation will be sparse, including snow, where snowfall could reach 1–2 inches along mountain peaks between Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Springs. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Forecasters expect rain to fall throughout the weekend across Idaho, with higher mountain elevations receiving snowfall. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 Tree-lighting ceremonies each evening will feature snowfall effects. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 This isn't too much to ask for given its position given its Little Cottonwood Canyon position, which can enhance snowfall when Pacific moisture travels inland and reaches the Wasatch Mountains. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 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 14 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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