It started to snow. vs It started snowing.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning, indicating the beginning of snowfall. The choice between 'it started to snow' and 'it started snowing' is a matter of personal preference or style, as both are grammatically correct and convey the same idea.

Last updated: April 14, 2024 • 212 views

It started to snow.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the beginning of snowfall. It is a grammatically correct way to describe the action of snow starting to fall.

Examples:

It started to snow heavily last night.
When it starts to snow, the roads can become slippery.
I love it when it starts to snow in the mountains.
The weather forecast said it would start to snow this afternoon.
As soon as it started to snow, the children ran outside to play.

Alternatives:

It began to snow.
Snow started to fall.
The snowfall began.
It commenced snowing.
The snow started.

It started snowing.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to indicate the beginning of snowfall. It is a grammatically correct way to describe the action of snow starting to fall.

Examples:

It started snowing heavily last night.
When it starts snowing, the landscape transforms into a winter wonderland.
I heard it started snowing in the mountains.
The weather forecast predicted it would start snowing this afternoon.
As soon as it started snowing, we knew winter had arrived.

Alternatives:

Snowfall began.
The snowfall started.
The snow began to fall.
It commenced to snow.
The snow started to come down.

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