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first snow (of the season); first snowfall
今朝ようやく初雪が降った。
The first snow of the season finally fell this morning.
初雪を見た子供たちが歓声を上げた。
The children cheered when they saw the first snow.
初雪の知らせが全国に届いた。
News of the first snowfall reached across the country.