snowpack

noun

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

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However, snowpack melt from higher elevations and elevated river flow rendered the search area too hazardous for rescue staff to conduct thorough searches, according to the release. Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025 The snowpack is vital to the region, which for more than 20 years has struggled with drought, leaving states struggling to maintain water supplies and contributing to wildfires. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 May 2025 During this year, snowpack peaked at 241 percent of average, which helped remedy the state's drought. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025 As April progresses into May, the valley trails shed their winter covering while alpine areas retain substantial snowpack, creating the perfect conditions for experiencing diverse seasonal activities within hours of each other. Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 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 Aug. 2025.

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