noun a mound or bank of snow, especially along the side of a road or path
Snowbanks play a role in regulating temperature and moisture levels in ecosystems during winter.
Snowbanks are formed when snow accumulates and piles up along roadsides or other surfaces.
Snowbanks are used as obstacles or ramps in sports like snowboarding and skiing.
In regions with heavy snowfall, snowbanks may be intentionally created and shaped for aesthetic purposes.
Snowbanks can obstruct visibility and create hazards for drivers, requiring removal by snowplows.
Snowbanks can pose risks of collapse or hiding hazards like ice patches, requiring caution when navigating near them.
The writer described the scene in the novel as the main character trudged through the deep snowbank.
The meteorologist warned of dangerous driving conditions due to the snowbank accumulation on the roads.
The civil engineer was tasked with designing a drainage system to prevent flooding caused by melting snowbanks.
The park ranger advised visitors to stay away from the unstable snowbanks to avoid potential avalanches.
The ski instructor taught beginners how to safely navigate down the snowbank without losing control.
The emergency medical technician responded to a call for assistance from a hiker who slipped and fell on a steep snowbank.
The road maintenance worker used a snowplow to clear the snowbanks from the highway to ensure safe passage for vehicles.
The environmental scientist studied the impact of road salt runoff from melting snowbanks on nearby water sources.