snowstorm

Example Sentences

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This past week’s snowstorm has been described as “historic” for its hurricane-force winds and massive amount of snowfall, and it’s just one of several snowstorms this area of the country has had this season.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

In fact, it was the worst snowstorm to ever hit the state, according to local media.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

During the last major snowstorm in late January, the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday ordered the shutdown of the city's entire traffic network for all but emergency travel ahead of a massive snowstorm expected to hit the northeast United States.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

I think I should keep moving, to circulate my blood, as you are supposed to do in a snowstorm so you won’t freeze to death.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood