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The weather was snowy. vs The weather was snowing

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "The weather was snowy" describes the condition of the weather, indicating that it was covered in snow. On the other hand, "the weather was snowing" describes the action of snow falling from the sky. They are not directly comparable as they convey different meanings.

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The weather was snowy.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the condition of the weather when it is covered in snow.

This phrase is used to describe the weather condition when there is snow on the ground or in the air.

Examples:

  • The weather was snowy, so we decided to stay indoors.
  • I love it when the weather is snowy; everything looks so beautiful.
  • Last night, the weather was snowy, and the roads were slippery.
  • The weather was snowy, but we still went out for a walk.
  • The weather was snowy, and the kids were excited to build a snowman.
  • The weather was snowy and warm. The weather station has been reporting that the temperature here has been 33.1º since 11:00 this morning, which makes me  ...
  • The weather was snowy and cold and people were busy on a street. It was Christmas Eve, the last day of the year. There went along the street a poor little girl ...
  • On March 5th the weather was snowy. On March 17th the weather was rainy. On March 25th the weather was sunny. On March 30th the weather was sunny.
  • Jan 3, 2016 ... When I saw the weather was snowy this morning I tortured my indoor-only kitties and then geared up to go bicycling with my cycling friend ...

Alternatives:

  • It was snowing outside.
  • There was snow on the ground.
  • The weather was covered in snow.
  • Snow covered the landscape.
  • The snowfall was heavy.

The weather was snowing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the action of snow falling from the sky.

This phrase is used to describe the weather condition when snow is actively falling from the sky.

Examples:

  • Last night, the weather was snowing heavily.
  • I looked out the window, and the weather was snowing lightly.
  • The weather was snowing, so we had to drive carefully.
  • When the weather is snowing, it's best to stay warm indoors.
  • The weather was snowing, and the kids were thrilled to play in the snow.
  • Apr 3, 2015 ...The weather was snowing lightly and around minus 10 degrees but we were able to pick a window between snow showers to get the patient ...
  • Jan 9, 2015 ... Pazder said it was too early in the investigation to determine the cause of the crash, but noted the weather was snowing and the freeway was ...
  • I was snow backpacking that same weekend just a few miles away in Round Valley and the weather was snowing with the high temperature in the low 30's and ...
  • The weather was snowing and raining. I wore casual clothing. Concetta Bertoldi. star this tip starred. Annette. 9 events. 2 reviews. 0 stars. Price was so good ...

Alternatives:

  • It was snowing outside.
  • Snowflakes were falling from the sky.
  • Snow was coming down.
  • There was a snowfall.
  • The snow was falling gently.

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