Snowfall (noun)

The amount of snow that falls from the sky in a given period of time.

Origin:

The word 'snowfall' has its origin in the late 16th century, coming from the words 'snow' and 'fall'. it was first used to describe the action or event of snow falling from the sky.

Examples:

1. The snowfall was so heavy that the roads were impassable.
2. The meteorologist predicted a light snowfall for the evening.
3. The children were excited for the snowfall, hoping for a snow day from school.
4. The snowfall was the heaviest the town had seen in years.
5. The skiers were thrilled with the fresh snowfall on the slopes.