snowpack

noun

snow·​pack ˈsnō-ˌpak How to pronounce snowpack (audio)
: a seasonal accumulation of slow-melting packed snow

Examples of snowpack in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowpack was circa 1946

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“Snowpack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowpack. Accessed 22 May. 2024.

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