The descent of snow from clouds; the amount of snow that falls in a specific period or location.
Compound word from Old English 'snāw' (snow) and 'feallan' (to fall). The combination reflects the simple, direct way Germanic languages create compound words for natural phenomena.
Snowfall creates one of nature's most democratic spectacles - each snowflake is unique, yet they fall together to create uniform blankets that transform entire landscapes. Meteorologists measure snowfall both by depth and water equivalent, since fluffy powder and wet snow can create vastly different impacts.
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