: 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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For generations, the annual migration south has been a Canadian ritual as dependable as the first snowfall.
—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In Wyoming, snowfall is expected to be limited mainly to higher elevations, with most mountain areas forecast to pick up around 4 to 6 inches in the same timeframe.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
During winter, visitors can ski, snowboard, snowshoe, and experience fresh snowfall right in the heart of Southern California.
—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Starting Saturday, precipitation will concentrate in the mountains and bring snowfall to higher-elevation areas, particularly around Valley County and above Stanley, according to Hewko.
—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
23 June 2026
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Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In Wyoming, snowfall is expected to be limited mainly to higher elevations, with most mountain areas forecast to pick up around 4 to 6 inches in the same timeframe.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
During winter, visitors can ski, snowboard, snowshoe, and experience fresh snowfall right in the heart of Southern California.
—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Starting Saturday, precipitation will concentrate in the mountains and bring snowfall to higher-elevation areas, particularly around Valley County and above Stanley, according to Hewko.
—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for snowfall
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“Snowfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowfall. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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snowfall
noun
snow·fall
-ˌfȯl 
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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