light snow

noun

: a small amount of snow
The weatherman is forecasting light snow.

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Another chance for light snow arrives Thursday, followed by mostly dry and mild conditions into the weekend. Joseph Dames, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026 Temperatures were cooler over the North Carolina foothills and up across the northwest Piedmont, so the light snow is more likely to be able to stick to roads. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026 On Saturday, snow will fall over New England -- mainly for all areas north of New York City -- though some flurries or light snow may reach the city, leading to a dusting to an inch of snow there. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026 Cincinnati will see a pair of quick-moving systems over the next few days, bringing light snow and another arctic blast. Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for light snow

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“Light snow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20snow. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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