This is the 8196th most frequent Polish word.
opady
"Opady" in English means "precipitation" (rain, snow, etc.).
Here, 'opady' refers to precipitation, specifically snowfall, which is a form of weather condition.
W tym roku mamy rekordowe opady śniegu.
This year we have record snowfall.
In this sentence, 'opady' is used to describe rain as a type of precipitation.
Opady deszczu utrzymują się od tygodnia.
Rainfall has been persisting for a week.
Here, 'opady' covers precipitation in general, indicating potential conditions affecting travel and safety.