snowpack

noun

snow·​pack ˈsnō-ˌpak How to pronounce snowpack (audio)
: a seasonal accumulation of slow-melting packed snow

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Even as the snowpack was ticking back up slightly after snowfall last week, the seasonal trends were still worrisome. Rj Sangosti, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026 Karla Nemeth State Department of Water Resources chief sees Sierra snowpack, a key water source, at just 18% of normal. Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026 Waterfalls in the Yosemite National Park are expected to slow significantly earlier than usual this year due to low snowpack and rapid melt. Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026 Despite recent rain and snow in Northern California, state water officials say the Sierra snowpack remains near historic lows, raising concerns about water availability during the hot summer months. Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snowpack

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowpack was circa 1946

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“Snowpack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowpack. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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