also: たいせつ
heavy snow; heavy snowfall
Refers to a large amount of snow falling or accumulated; common in weather reports and daily conversation.
Heavy snow is expected tomorrow.
The trains stopped due to heavy snow.
"major snow" solar term (approx. Dec. 7)
Only with reading たいせつ
One of the 24 solar terms (二十四節気); marks the period when snow begins to fall heavily. Used mainly in traditional calendars and almanacs.
See also: 二十四節気
Around the time of the 'major snow' solar term, the real winter cold sets in.
It looks like there will be heavy snow tonight.
Hokkaido was hit by heavy snow.
A heavy snow warning was issued, and school was cancelled.
Train services were disrupted due to heavy snow.