Definition

Noun: A severe weather condition characterized by heavy snowfall and strong winds, significantly reducing visibility and potentially creating hazardous travel conditions and disruptions.

Usage

The word "snowstorm" is used to describe a specific type of winter storm. It is a countable noun.

Examples

• The airport canceled all flights due to the intense snowstorm.
• We were safely at home during the snowstorm that hit the city last night.
• Meteorologists are predicting a major snowstorm for the weekend.

Advanced Usage

• "to be caught in a snowstorm": To be outside or traveling when a snowstorm begins.
  • The hikers were caught in a snowstorm and had to seek shelter.
• "snowstorm conditions": Used to describe the state of the weather during such an event.
  • Driving is not advised due to snowstorm conditions on the highway.

Variants and Related Words

• Blizzard (n): A very severe snowstorm with high winds and extreme cold.
• Snow squall (n): A brief, intense burst of snow and wind, often with a sudden drop in visibility.
• Winter storm (n): A broader term that can include snowstorms, ice storms, and other severe winter weather.

Synonyms

• Blizzard
• Winter storm

Related Phrases

• Whiteout: A condition during a severe snowstorm where visibility is nearly zero due to snow and uniformly white sky and ground.
  • The whiteout made it impossible to see the road.

Noun

1. a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds