snowfall

Example Sentences

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Snowfall in much smaller amounts is expected again in the northeast United States overnight Tuesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Snowfall rates were expected to increase to 2 to 3 inches per hour Tuesday afternoon, according to the Sierra Avalanche Center, amid the rescue efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Snowfall in the Northeast this past weekend caused the cancellation or delay of more than 9,000 domestic U.S. flights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

Snowfall of between 5-12in could be recorded in parts of Virginia.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2025

Snowfall is never known there, neither long frost of winter, nor torrential rain, but only mild and lulling airs from Ocean bearing refreshment for the souls of men— the West Wind always blowing.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer