豪雪

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 豪雪 is read ごうせつ and is a noun for exceptionally heavy snowfall or an accumulation of snow.
• Basic usage: It is used for snow severe enough to block roads or require checking whether a roof can bear its weight.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Event and effects
  • It suggests substantial accumulation and its effects on transport or structures, not merely the fact that snow is falling.