winter snow

Cold weather precipitation

Snow that falls during winter months, as opposed to early autumn or late spring snow.

The phrase is largely redundant since snow is associated with winter by default, but it emphasizes seasonal context: The winter snow came early this year.

Sometimes distinguishes heavy, persistent winter accumulation from lighter transitional-season dustings.

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skiing · snowstorm · snowdrift · icicle · frost · frosty morning · whiteout · avalanche · cold snap · snowboarding · meltwater · hibernation · sledding · sleet · hot cocoa · holiday season · polar vortex · wind chill

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Opposites
seasonal precipitation type

winter snowsummer rain

Precipitation in hot season

spring rain · monsoon rain · warm rain · tropical rain · April showers

temperature/climate conditions

winter snowsummer heat

Warm season's high temperatures

summer sun · scorching heat · blazing sun · tropical heat · desert heat

seasonal imagery/aesthetic

winter snowsummer bloom

Flower of warm season

summer meadow · spring blossoms · green grass · verdant landscape

Family

snow, winter

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