1931, in reference to Admiral Byrd's expedition, from snow (n.) + ending from automobile, etc.
snowdrop
snowfall
snowflake
snow-goose
snowman
snowmobile
snow-plow
snow-shoe
snowstorm
snow-tire
snow-white
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