Snow and ice · Weather
snow has settled
snow remains on the ground
If snow has settled, it has stayed on the ground instead of melting.
This vs that
The snow has settled.
Snow is falling.
Hear it in real life
Do you think the match will be cancelled?
Probably. The snow has settled on the pitch.
The snow has settled, so the roads around the village are slippery.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
This is the normal concise phrase for snow forming a lasting covering.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: The snow is settled on the ground.
Say: The snow has settled on the ground.
Use the present perfect here to describe the result.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
the snow has settled
The snow has settled, so the children are desperate to go outside.
Once the snow has settled, the roads should be easier to clear.
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Your turn: say it out loud
The snow has settled.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
snow has settled
snow remains on the ground
“The snow has settled, so the roads around the village are slippery.”
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