Weather

Flurries

ˈflɜːriz

noun

What does Flurries mean?

Light snow that doesn't accumulate.

Example sentence

"Just flurries today, nothing serious."

American usage tip

'Snow flurries' — pretty but harmless.

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To wear multiple clothes for warmth.
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Frozen rain pellets.
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Moisture in the air.
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Balls of ice falling from storms.
Windchill
How cold it feels with wind factored in.
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Sudden dangerous flooding.
Accumulation
The amount of snow that piles up.
Snowed in
Unable to leave due to heavy snow.

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