: a seasonal accumulation of slow-melting packed snow
Examples of snowpack in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebPhotos show the teams trekking across the mountain, sometimes through old snowpacks, as daylight fades.—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2024 The report noted that this winter’s snowpack peaked above median due to strong precipitation in January, February and March.—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2024 While this year’s generous Sierra snowpack should insulate California from the effects of a scorching summer, the state is never more than one below-average winter from a drought.—Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2024 Strong precipitation in January, February and March led to winter snowpack above the median, according to the report.—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 11 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for snowpack
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