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.
This year the snow started lingering on the ground early.
The lingering snow finally melted.
Compound of 根 (ne, 'root') and 雪 (yuki, 'snow'), literally 'root snow', referring to snow that stays rooted to the ground.