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Thundersnow

UK //ˈθʌndəˌsnəʊ// US //ˈθʌndərˌsnoʊ// Pronunciation

Definition

A weather phenomenon where snow falls during a thunderstorm.

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In simple words: Snow combined with thunder and lightning.

Examples

• The thundersnow surprised everyone at the ski resort last weekend.
• Meteorologists predicted thundersnow, making travel conditions very dangerous.
• During the thundersnow, we could hear rumbling thunder while snow fell heavily.
• Thundersnow is a rare occurrence, but it can be quite powerful.
• Witnessing thundersnow is both beautiful and eerie at the same time.

Usage notes

Often used in weather reports. More common in regions with winter storms. Not used in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Thunder and snow together sound like a snowstorm with a loud bang!

Collocations

• rare thundersnow
• forecast thundersnow
• thundersnow warning

Synonyms

• snowstorm
• snow squall
• blizzard
• winter storm
• snowfall

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'thunderstorm' - Thundersnow has snow instead of rain.
• Using in non-winter contexts - It only occurs in snowy weather.