heavy snowfall
noun
: an occurrence of a lot of snow falling
shoveling the driveway after a heavy snowfall
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Mere mortals are celebrating the cozy autumnal season (cue, the cute sweaters and delicious pumpkin-spice treats!), but the supermodel stepped out in West Hollywood today wearing a sleek shoe that is ready for a full-on heavy snowfall.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
However, more cold air from Canada will force temperatures below freezing at the start of the week, making some heavy snowfall a real possibility.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2024
Since Friday, regions across the state saw heavy snowfall, high winds and thundersnow.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 14 Jan. 2024
There's heavy snowfall to avoid near each end of the route (October to April are the snowiest months in Alaska and Northern Canada, while June to October are the snowiest in Ushuaia) and rainy seasons to plan around in Central and South America.
—Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2024
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
However, more cold air from Canada will force temperatures below freezing at the start of the week, making some heavy snowfall a real possibility.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2024
Since Friday, regions across the state saw heavy snowfall, high winds and thundersnow.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 14 Jan. 2024
There's heavy snowfall to avoid near each end of the route (October to April are the snowiest months in Alaska and Northern Canada, while June to October are the snowiest in Ushuaia) and rainy seasons to plan around in Central and South America.
—Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2024
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“Heavy snowfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20snowfall. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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