The weatherman is forecasting 'heavy/light snow'. [=the weatherman is saying that a large/small amount of snow will fall]
We got 12 inches of 'snow'. [=we had a snowstorm that left 12 inches of snow on the ground]
They'd been promised a big return on their investments, but all they got was a 'snow job'.
(..) He always comes back. ( wind howling ) ( men grunting ) Ranger: You trust me, Jon Snow? Does that make me a fool? We're fools together now. Lord of Bones. (..)2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Hardhome Season: 5 Episode 8
(..) and leave a feast for the crows. A smart commander does not abandon a defensive advantage. Not to mention that the snow is so deep, we couldn't get an army through to engage them even if we wanted to. I don't need an army. I need good men. (..)2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Hardhome Season: 5 Episode 8