heavy snow

noun

: a large amount of snow
The weatherman is forecasting heavy snow.

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Where Atmospheric Rivers Hit The US Most The storms brought by atmospheric rivers are known for their heavy snow, heavy rain and strong winds. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025 Blizzard warnings are in effect for Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota as a winter storm brings heavy snow, high winds, and dangerous travel. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 Strong storms were expected to move in across the region through Friday, bringing flooding risks — particularly in burn scars — as well as heavy snow in the mountains. Nathaniel Percy, Orange County Register, 12 Mar. 2025 Low visibility due to the combination of wind and heavy snow expected. Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heavy snow

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“Heavy snow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20snow. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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