snow falling on inhabited lowland areas
Refers to snow that falls on villages or populated plains, often contrasted with 山雪 (mountain snow). Used in weather forecasts and regional descriptions.
See also: 山雪
There is a forecast for snow in the lowland areas tonight.
山雪と里雪では積もり方が違う。
The way snow accumulates differs between mountain snow and lowland snow.
Compound of 里 (village, countryside) and 雪 (snow). The term is used in meteorology and regional dialect to distinguish lowland snowfall from mountain snowfall.