significant snowfall

collocation in English

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significant
adjective
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/sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/us
/sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/
important ...
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snowfall
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈsnəʊ.fɔːl/us
/ˈsnoʊ.fɑːl/
the amount of snow that falls in a particular area during a particular period, or a fall ...
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(Definition ofsignificantandsnowfallfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Many places are expecting a major ice storm and areas to the north are expectingsignificantsnowfallaccumulations.
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The area experiences a winter storm withsignificantsnowfallabout once each year, however this can be extremely irregular.
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The winters are cold and experiencesignificantsnowfallwhile the summers are long and warm.
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In 2003, the district receivedsignificantsnowfallafter a long drought.
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The winter season is also enjoyed by residents, andsignificantsnowfallblankets the landscape.
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This region experiences hot, humid summers and moderately cold winters wheresignificantsnowfalland subfreezing temperatures are an annual occurrence.
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It is also often the month of the firstsignificantsnowfall.
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The pass receivessignificantsnowfallduring the winter.
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Summers are hot and humid, while winters are cold withsignificantsnowfall.
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Nevertheless, when conditions are ripe, significant snowfalls can occur.
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Winters are cold with significant snowfalls; some snowbelt areas receive an average of over 300 cm (120 in.) per year.
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Albuquerque falls in between, receiving less snow than other cities, but still receive significant snowfalls in the winter time.
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Several significant snowfalls have been recorded.
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