noun
Etymology
Origin of snowmelt
Example Sentences
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That will mean less snowmelt feeding the river’s reservoirs, which are declining to critically low levels.
From Los Angeles Times
That means more hard times for the Colorado River, which is fed by snowmelt.
From Los Angeles Times
Though the storm has passed, temperatures remain below freezing, impeding natural snowmelt, with no relief in sight for the forecast.
From Barron's
It’s a very different situation, however, in the Rocky Mountains, where snowmelt sustains the Colorado River.
From Los Angeles Times
This snowmelt is a crucial source for the region's rivers and streams, supplying water for drinking, irrigation and hydropower.
From BBC
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