根ね雪ゆき

noun

lingering snow; snow that remains on the ground

Refers to snow that persists on the ground, especially from winter into spring, without melting completely. Common in regions with heavy snowfall.

• 今年ことしは根ね雪ゆきになるのが早はやかった。

  This year the snow started lingering on the ground early.

• 根ね雪ゆきがようやく解とけた。

  The lingering snow finally melted.