snowstorm

[ snoh-stawrm ]

noun

1. a storm accompanied by a heavy fall of snow.

snowstorm

/ ˈsnəʊˌstɔːm /

noun

1. a storm with heavy snow

Word History and Origins

Origin of snowstorm¹

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75; snow + storm

Example Sentences

The baby eagle did not survive a snowstorm last month.

From Los Angeles Times

It has endured floods, snowstorms and a lightning strike, standing as a testament to resilience and history.

From BBC

It said a "busy day" was expected, with airlines "catching up after this weekend's snowstorm which dumped over 22cm of snow at the airport".

From BBC

This will be one of the first winter snowstorms of the season, Tardy said, following an earlier one that came on Jan. 7 from the north, and brought just a few inches of snow.

From Los Angeles Times

Even in a snowstorm, it’s easy to pick Dopp out of a crowd.

From Los Angeles Times

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