Definition

A layer of snow that has built up and become compacted, often found in mountainous areas and melting in spring.

Example

The snowpack in the mountains is crucial for providing water during the dry summer months.

Conversation

Have you seen how much snowpack we have this winter?

I know, it's amazing! We should go skiing soon.

Yeah, I heard the snowpack is perfect for it right now.

Let's plan for the weekend then; it will be so much fun!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Snowpack is formed from "snow" (from Old English *snāw*, meaning frozen precipitation) and "pack" (from Middle English *pakke*, meaning to bundle or compress). The word "snowpack" refers to a layer of snow that has accumulated and compacted over time, typically found in mountainous regions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'snow' as frozen precipitation and 'pack' as something that is bundled together — a snowpack is a bundled layer of snow.

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