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Snowfall

UK //ˈsnəʊfɔːl// US //ˈsnoʊfɔːl// Pronunciation

Definition

The amount of snow that falls in a specific period.

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In simple words: The time when snow falls from the sky.

Examples

• The snowfall last night covered the city in a beautiful white layer.
• Heavy snowfall caused many accidents on the roads.
• We enjoyed a peaceful snowfall while drinking hot cocoa by the fire.
• Meteorologists are predicting a significant snowfall this weekend.
• After the snowfall, children rushed outside to build snowmen.

Usage notes

Use 'snowfall' when discussing weather conditions. Avoid in informal conversations; instead, use 'snowing'.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of the soft snow falling like white feathers from the sky.

Collocations

• heavy snowfall
• light snowfall
• recent snowfall
• total snowfall

Synonyms

• precipitation
• snow
• flakes

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'snowstorm' which refers to a heavier snowfall.
• Using 'snowfall' in contexts where snowfall has already occurred, instead of 'snowed'.