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Snowpocalypse 

A weather condition in which the amount of fallen snow, while not really such a big deal, wreaks havoc on a city, effectively shutting it down and leaving its citizens stunned and unable to see any sign of hope or a return to normalcy. It's perceived much like the aftermath of a nuclear event, but really... it's just freakin' snow!!

In cases of a Snowpocalypse it is really the panicked reaction of said citizens and NOT the actual snow that makes the situation worthy of the title. People simply aren't used to it, lose their heads and blame the city for the weather.
Seattle: December 2008/January 2009

6 days of sheer horror, the likes of which gripped us all in fear and ineptitude. God have mercy on our children as they look back on those dark, dark days of the Great Snowpocalypse.

** Speculation is still pending on whether this was the act of terrorists. No group has yet come forward and claimed responsibility.

snowpocalypse 

Intense, "the sky is falling" reaction to predictions of a winter storm, frequently used in areas not accustomed to snow.
"Stay tuned for more details and what to expect from Seattle Snowpocalypse '08."
snowpocalypse by The Gidge December 22, 2008

Snowpocalypse 2010 

The brain damaging hype of a three foot blizzard affecting the southern maryland region that has reporters excited over mind numbingly routine tasks.
Snowpocalypse 2010 Coverage:

"This is so and so reporting from a huge mound in Chevy Chase!"; "People are walking!"; "People are outside drinking coffee!"; "She has on red boots and a backpack!"; "Driving is dangerous!"
Snowpocalypse 2010 by LowBrow February 6, 2010

snowpocalypse 

snow + apocalypse = snowpocalypse

When weathermen predict large amounts of snowfall in a short period of time.
Clint: Dude, I heard on the weather channel you had a snowpocalypse last night in your area
Paul: Naw, just a couple inches, the weather man is an idiot.
Word of the Day on February 9, 2010

Snowpocalypse 

A large snowstorm, one that typically hits an area not known for getting much snow.
Snowpocalypse 2009 shut down Washington DC for days.
Snowpocalypse by Mavrick212 February 5, 2010

Snowpocalypse 2011 

The largest snowstorm in the United States since forever. Survival Horror come to life. Stock up on supplies and try not to die!
The Snowpocalypse 2011 has begun!
Snowpocalypse 2011 by phoenixrise February 21, 2011
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