snowstorm

Example Sentences

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This week saw an epic snowstorm on the East Coast, and in New York City, an epic snowball battle royale in Washington Square Park immediately followed.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

The term originates from the late 19th century, according to the weather service and Merriam-Webster Dictionary, when an Iowa newspaper first used the word for a snowstorm; previously, the term had typically described gunfire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 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

The schoolchildren climbed out and walked home in the snowstorm with Johnny Katayama, the bus driver, escorting them from behind.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson