Spanish Phrase
¿Sigue nevando?
Meaning
The question asks whether it is still snowing at the moment of speaking. It can be used to confirm ongoing snowfall or to express surprise that the snow hasn't stopped yet.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are outside, looking out a window, or talking on the phone and you want to know if the snow is continuing. It works in casual conversation, weather reports, or when planning travel.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Siguenevando
Seguir + gerundio
The verb *seguir* (to continue) is followed by a gerund to express an ongoing action, e.g., *sigue lloviendo*.
Gerundio de *nevar*
The gerund of *nevar* (to snow) is *nevando*, formed by adding -ando to the stem.
Present indicative, 3rd‑person singular
*Sigue* is the present indicative form for él/ella/usted, indicating a current, continuous state.
🗨In Conversation
¿Sigue nevando?
Is it still snowing?
Sí, sigue nevando bastante. Mejor quedémonos en casa.
Yes, it's still snowing a lot. We'd better stay home.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Sigue a nevando?
Do not insert the preposition *a* after *seguir* when it is followed by a gerund.
¿Sigue nevar?
The infinitive *nevar* cannot follow *seguir*; you need the gerund *nevando*.
¿Siguí nevando?
The command form *siguí* is for telling someone else to continue, not for asking a question.
↔Alternatives
¿Todavía está nevando?
Is it still snowing?
¿Sigue cayendo nieve?
Is snow still falling?
¿Continúa la nevada?
Does the snowfall continue?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, commenting on the weather is a common ice‑breaker. Using *seguir + gerundio* sounds natural and slightly more formal than *todavía está + gerundio*. In the Andes, people might add *muy* (very) for emphasis: *¿Sigue nevando mucho?*