Snowdrift/ˈsnəʊdrɪft/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Weather Condition Use 'snowdrift' when describing a snow scene affected by windy conditions. The blizzard left a snowdrift against our front door. Pro Tip 2/3Hindrances 'Snowdrifts' can represent obstacles, especially in travel contexts due to their size. School was canceled due to snowdrifts blocking the streets. Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery The term 'snowdrift' often evokes beautiful but cold wintry scenes. The garden was decorated with delicate patterns of snowdrifts.