snowstorm

noun

snow·​storm ˈsnō-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce snowstorm (audio)
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: a storm of or with snow

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After multiple surprise extensions and a few late season snowstorms, Colorado's long and difficult ski season has officially come to a close. Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 18 May 2026 His father’s funeral visitation was held during a snowstorm on February weeknight. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026 Rose petals thrown into the air slightly obstructed the view of her adoring fans like a beautiful red snowstorm. Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026 The need was even greater following snowstorms that disrupted power and water service to much of Houston. Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for snowstorm

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First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snowstorm was in 1755

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“Snowstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowstorm. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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snowstorm

noun
snow·​storm -ˌstȯrm How to pronounce snowstorm (audio)
: a storm of falling snow

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