snow creep

or snow·creep

[ snoh kreep ]

noun

1. a continuous, slow, downhill movement of snow cover, of particular concern where an avalanche is possible or likely.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snow creep¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The harbour itself a little basin of water, into which we are slipping carefully, while three salt-barges laden with salt as white as snow creep round from the left, drawn by an infinitesimal tug.

From Project Gutenberg

Our telescopes tell us it is not so on the earth, for we can see the winter snow creep well down on its surface and remain there several months, then go away and come on the other hemisphere.

From Project Gutenberg

Not till late in winter did the snow creep over this secluded nook.

From Project Gutenberg