light snow; light snowfall
Refers to a small amount of snow falling or a light dusting of snow. Also used as one of the 24 solar terms (around November 22).
A light snow fluttered down this morning.
小雪の候、皆様お変わりなくお過ごしでしょうか。
In this season of light snow, I hope everyone is doing well.
Compound of 小 (small, light) and 雪 (snow). The solar-term usage is a direct adoption from the traditional East Asian calendar.