light snow

noun

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

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Metro Detroit could see light snow or slushy accumulations, while northern and western Michigan may pick up several inches, along with gusty winds and bitterly cold temperatures. Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 26 Dec. 2025 There will be light snow up north. Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025 Some light snow has already been seen in downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, as well as near Interstate 275 on the Ohio-Indiana state line, according to a weather service social media post. Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Dec. 2025 Flurries of snow Friday and light snow accumulation is possible for far northern Missouri Saturday. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 Dec. 2025 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 31 Dec. 2025.

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