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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Precipitation will be above normal with near- to below-normal snowfall. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The average annual snowfall is 200 inches, but for the mild winters, Sun Valley is home to the largest snow making system in the world, covering 630 acres on Bald and Dollar mountains. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026 As with winter temperatures, research shows a warming climate has also impacted snowfall over the decades. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 This is especially true for the Sierra and North Coast ranges, where extra snowfall could come in the form of significantly higher-than-normal totals in the high peaks. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snowfall

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 Sep. 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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