snow cover
Americannoun
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a layer of snow on the ground.
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the amount of an area that is covered by snow, usually given as a percentage of the total area.
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the depth of snow on the ground.
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday, March 25, snow cover stood at 38% of its usual level, based on the median figure for that date in data going back to 1986.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
"To gain proficiency in alpine skiing, you need a totally different snow cover," she said.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
"This exposes the bare ground sooner than usual, which absorbs more heat. As glaciers shrink and snow cover reduces, the land reflects less sunlight and traps more heat, making the region even warmer," he said.
From BBC • Jul. 20, 2025
The researchers also used the public climate database CHELSA, enabling them to predict annual snow cover days for each ski area for 2011-2040, 2041-2070, and 2071-2100 under low, high, and very high carbon emissions scenarios.
From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2024
The ruin was plain to see in spite of the snow cover.
From The Year When Stardust Fell by Jones, Raymond F.
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