light snow; Minor Snow (solar term)
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
light snow; snow that falls gently and is not heavy
Describes snowfall of low intensity in everyday language.
Light snow is drifting outside the window, and the scenery is beautiful.
There was a light snowfall this morning.
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A light layer of snow covered the rooftops and streets.
noun
(meteorology) light snow; snowfall of 2.5 mm or less in 24 hours
technicalA precise meteorological classification based on quantitative precipitation measurements.
The weather forecast predicts light snow in some areas tomorrow.
This snowfall is only 2 millimeters, classified as light snow.
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Light snow weather has a relatively minor impact on traffic.
noun
Minor Snow (20th solar term, around November 22-23)
Marks the transition to colder weather when light snow becomes possible; traditional agricultural calendar term.
The Minor Snow solar term has arrived, and the weather is getting colder.
There is a folk custom of pickling vegetables during Minor Snow.
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The period around Minor Snow is a good time for nutritional tonics.