Snowfall - translation, pronunciation and examples
snowfall
amount of falling snow
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When to use snowfall
starker Schneefall
leichter Schneefall
Schneefallwarnung
Schneemenge
Schneemengen
snowfall usage examples
The airport cancelled several flights after an unexpected overnight snowfall.
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Neutral, general term for snow falling (amount or event).
Specifies low intensity of snowfall; small amounts of snow falling.
Stronger event than simple snowfall; usually more wind and longer duration.
A severe snowstorm with strong winds and very low visibility (a blizzard).
Short, intermittent bursts of snow; usually brief and localized.
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Neutral, general term for snow falling (amount or event).
The snowfall this week caused several road closures.
Этот снегопад на этой неделе привёл к закрытию нескольких дорог.
There will be light snow tonight, so roads should stay mostly clear.
Сегодня вечером ожидается небольшой снег, так что дороги в основном останутся сухими.
Stronger event than simple snowfall; usually more wind and longer duration.
A heavy snowstorm is expected to hit the coast tomorrow.
Ожидается сильная метель/снегопад на побережье завтра.
The blizzard forced everyone to stay indoors for two days.
Метель заставила всех оставаться в домах два дня.
Short, intermittent bursts of snow; usually brief and localized.
Expect a few snow showers this afternoon.
Ожидаются кратковременные снегопады сегодня днём.
A short, intense burst of snow with gusty winds; sudden deterioration in conditions.
A snow squall reduced visibility to near zero on the highway.
Снежный шквал снизил видимость на шоссе почти до нуля.
A visibility condition caused by snow and light (often blowing snow), not primarily an amount measure.
Drivers were advised not to travel due to whiteout conditions.
Водителям советовали не ездить из‑за условий полной белизны (whiteout).
Localized, often heavy snow caused by cold air passing over relatively warm lake water; regional phenomenon.
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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How to pronounce snowfall and what this word means
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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