Usage Note
Nevicata is a single event of snowfall, derived from the verb nevicare (to snow). It differs from neve (snow, the substance) — una bella nevicata means 'a good snowfall'. The suffix -ata is a common Italian pattern for a single occurrence of a natural event.
Examples
"Stanotte è prevista una nevicata abbondante."
Natural Translation
A heavy snowfall is forecast tonight.

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