Be snowed up

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verb

To be blocked or immobilized by snow.

After the heavy snowfall, the village was snowed up for two weeks.
Visual representation of "be snowed up" - To be blocked or immobilized by snow

Often appears as...

  • road is snowed up
  • village is snowed up
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Visual representation of "be snowed up"
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Literal Usage

Use 'snowed up' to describe situations where snow physically prevents movement or access.

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The cabin was snowed up after the blizzard, leaving us stranded.
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Temporary State

'Be snowed up' implies a condition that is expected to be resolved once snow is cleared.

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The airport runway was snowed up but should reopen tomorrow.
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Immobility

It's often used to suggest that someone is stuck in a place due to heavy snow.

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We were snowed up at the ski lodge, with no way to leave.
Visual representation of the word "Be snowed up"

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