The snow had ceased several days ago although it still lay thick on the ground.

On the third day after the beginning of the storm the snow ceased.

When the snow ceased and the wind eased down, he began the almost impossible descent.

The sky was gray, and the snow had ceased to fall so heavily.

On Thursday afternoon the snow ceased, the rain stopped abruptly and the wind fell.

Outside, the snow ceased falling and lay deep on the ground.

It finally came, and the snow ceased to fall, leaving in its place bitter cold that refused to break.

The snow had ceased falling, and the air became crisp and cold.

After a long while the snow ceased to fall around him, and the wind to blow.

It was cold, and snow had ceased to fall.