overhanging snow; snow cornice
Refers to a ledge of snow projecting from a roof or mountain ridge, often formed by wind. The reading ゆきびさし is less common and may be encountered in some contexts.
The overhanging snow on the roof looks like it might fall and is dangerous.
Please be careful not to step through a snow cornice while climbing.
Standard kanji spelling. The reading ゆきびさし is also valid for this form.
Rare variant spelling using kana for the second character.
Compound of 雪 (snow) and 庇 (eaves, overhang). The reading せっぴ is the on'yomi combination, while ゆきびさし uses the kun'yomi for 雪 and a voiced reading of 庇.