1.
heavy snowfall; extreme snow; blizzard-level snow
An exceptionally large amount of snowfall, significantly beyond normal levels. Used in weather reports and when describing regions or events affected by extreme snow.
Usage
Frequently appears in weather reports and news. Japan has officially designated 豪雪地帯 (heavy-snow zones), particularly along the Sea of Japan coast, where annual snowfall is exceptionally high.
Common collocations
- 豪雪地帯 (heavy-snow zone/region)
- 豪雪被害 (damage from heavy snow)
- 記録的な豪雪 (record-breaking snowfall)
- 豪雪に見舞われる (to be hit by heavy snow)