snow cover

noun

1. a layer of snow on the ground.
2. the amount of an area that is covered by snow, usually given as a percentage of the total area.
3. the depth of snow on the ground.

Example Sentences

The concurrent loss of sea ice with depletion in snow cover significantly affects their preferred diet of ringed seals, which have a hard time keeping pups alive in their birthing dens if snow levels drop below 32 centimeters.

From New York Times

Backed by data on soil moisture, temperature, snow cover, meltwater runoff, reservoir levels and more, the map has become an essential instrument for determining the outlook of water supplies, declaring drought emergencies and deciding where and when government aid should be distributed, among other things.

From Los Angeles Times

These findings are particularly significant in Canada, where snow cover persists for three-to four months of the year in major cities like Ottawa and Toronto, and 65% of the country's vast landmass experiences snow cover for over half the year.

From Science Daily

Slowly the scenery transforms as the snow cover spreads and deepens.

From Los Angeles Times

The annual appearance of this hole usually peaks in September and October, when most land-based plants and animals are safely tucked away under snow cover and marine animals are protected by extensive sea ice.

From BBC