Snowstorm: meaning, definitions and examples

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snowstorm

[ ˈsnəʊˌstɔːm ]

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weather condition

A snowstorm is a storm in which there is a heavy fall of snow.

Synonyms

blizzard, snowfall

Examples of usage

The roads were closed due to the severe snowstorm.
We got stuck at home during the snowstorm.

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impact on transportation

A snowstorm can cause disruption to transportation and infrastructure.

Synonyms

snow squall, whiteout

Examples of usage

The airport cancelled flights because of the snowstorm.
The snowstorm delayed the train services.

Translations

Translations of the word "snowstorm" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nevasca

🇮🇳 बर्फ़ीला तूफ़ान

🇩🇪 Schneesturm

🇮🇩 badai salju

🇺🇦 снігова буря

🇵🇱 burza śnieżna

🇯🇵 吹雪 (ふぶき)

🇫🇷 tempête de neige

🇪🇸 tormenta de nieve

🇹🇷 kar fırtınası

🇰🇷 눈보라

🇸🇦 عاصفة ثلجية

🇨🇿 sněhová bouře

🇸🇰 snehová búrka

🇨🇳 暴风雪 (bàofēngxuě)

🇸🇮 snežni vihar

🇮🇸 snjóstormur

🇰🇿 қарлы боран

🇬🇪 თოვლის ქარიშხალი

🇦🇿 qar fırtınası

🇲🇽 tormenta de nieve

Word origin

The term 'snowstorm' originated in the early 18th century, derived from the combination of 'snow' and 'storm'. Snowstorms have been a natural phenomenon for centuries, impacting regions with heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions. They have influenced transportation, agriculture, and daily life in various parts of the world.