snowmelt

noun

snow·melt ˈsnō-ˌmelt

: runoff produced by melting snow

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My own work on water resources predicted that continued emissions of climate pollutants would lead to dramatic changes in snowfall and snowmelt patterns, loss of soil moisture, changes in the timing of river runoff, and threats to water management. —

Peter H. Gleick, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024 But the water in lakes and rivers is constantly coming and going, with rainfall, snowmelt and groundwater keeping the supply relatively fresh. —

Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024 Think of their mature height and how those shadows can affect snowmelt and temperature as well as practical maintenance issues such as fire prevention, pruning, or spraying. —

Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024 Heavy flooding occurs when large volumes of water accumulate in an area, usually as a result of excessive rainfall, rapid snowmelt, storm surges or dam failures. —

Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for snowmelt