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snowfall

snowfall

Meaning of snowfall

amount of falling snow

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British English/ˈsnəʊfɔːl/
American English/ə ˈsnoʊfɔl/
Russian transcription[snʲegɐˈpat]
snowfall
snowfall - снегопад
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snowfall with Russian translation

snowfall usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Аэропорт отменил несколько рейсов после неожиданного ночного снегопада.

The airport cancelled several flights after an unexpected overnight snowfall.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы отложили пикник из-за сильного снегопада.

We postponed the picnic because of the heavy snowfall.

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snowfall belongs to the topic "Types of Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

snowfallснегопад
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

snowfall synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between snowfall / light snow / snowstorm / blizzard / snow shower / snow squall

🇬🇧English
snowfall

Neutral, general term for snow falling (amount or event).

B1Very Often

The snowfall this week caused several road closures.

Этот снегопад на этой неделе привёл к закрытию нескольких дорог.

🇬🇧English

Specifies low intensity of snowfall; small amounts of snow falling.

B1Often

There will be light snow tonight, so roads should stay mostly clear.

Сегодня вечером ожидается небольшой снег, так что дороги в основном останутся сухими.

🇬🇧English

Stronger event than simple snowfall; usually more wind and longer duration.

B1Often

A heavy snowstorm is expected to hit the coast tomorrow.

Ожидается сильная метель/снегопад на побережье завтра.

🇬🇧English

A severe snowstorm with strong winds and very low visibility (a blizzard).

B1Often

The blizzard forced everyone to stay indoors for two days.

Метель заставила всех оставаться в домах два дня.

S
🇬🇧English
snow shower

Short, intermittent bursts of snow; usually brief and localized.

B1Often

Expect a few snow showers this afternoon.

Ожидаются кратковременные снегопады сегодня днём.

S
🇬🇧English
snow squall

A short, intense burst of snow with gusty winds; sudden deterioration in conditions.

B1Rarely

A snow squall reduced visibility to near zero on the highway.

Снежный шквал снизил видимость на шоссе почти до нуля.

W
🇬🇧English
whiteout

A visibility condition caused by snow and light (often blowing snow), not primarily an amount measure.

B1Rarely

Drivers were advised not to travel due to whiteout conditions.

Водителям советовали не ездить из‑за условий полной белизны (whiteout).

L
🇬🇧English
lake-effect snow

Localized, often heavy snow caused by cold air passing over relatively warm lake water; regional phenomenon.

B1Rarely

Lake-effect snow blanketed towns downwind of the lake overnight.

Из‑за эффекта озера сильный снегопад накрыл города по ветреной стороне озера ночью.

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snowfall translation: снегопад. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce snowfall

/ˈsnəʊfɔːl/

snowfall translation

снегопад

snowfall examples

The airport cancelled several flights after an unexpected overnight snowfall.

snowfall transcription

/ˈsnəʊfɔːl/, /ə ˈsnoʊfɔl/

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snowfall meaning: what does it mean?

amount of falling snow

snowfall pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

snowfall is pronounced as /ˈsnəʊfɔːl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

snowfall definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The airport cancelled several flights after an unexpected overnight snowfall. Translation: Аэропорт отменил несколько рейсов после неожиданного ночного снегопада.

Is snowfall part of Types of Weather vocabulary?

Yes, snowfall (снегопад) can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is snowfall part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, snowfall (снегопад) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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