snowcreep

/ˈsnoʊkrɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

the process or action of snow accumulating and flowing down a slope, often caused by the weight of the snow itself, and sometimes resulting in the formation of a new slope or the alteration of the existing one.

“The skier had to navigate through the area affected by snowcreep, where the fresh powder had changed the terrain overnight.”

2. verb

to cause snow to accumulate and flow down a slope, often resulting in the formation of a new slope or the alteration of the existing one.

“The recent storm has started to snowcreep the mountain, creating new routes for skiers to explore.”

Synonyms

  • avalanche
  • glissade
  • slide
  • slip

Antonyms

  • fix
  • freeze
  • stabilize