初雪 (はつゆき, hatsuyuki) Japanese meaning | KotomoraThe first snow of the season fell in town this morning.
This year's first snowfall came earlier than last year's.
Usage patterns
初雪が降るfor the first snow of the season to fall
This year the first snow fell earlier than usual.
初雪が観測されるfor the first snowfall to be officially observed
The first snow of the season was observed in Tokyo.
初雪の便りnews or report of the first snowfall
News of the first snowfall arrived from Hokkaido.
