For working adults, the practice of using PTO or sick time to be absent (or play "Hooky") from work for the sole purpose of attending a coordinated get-together with friends. Get-togethers can be described as having 2 or more individuals meet at a location of choice. Most likely involves day drinking (Day Load).
A common slang word believed to originate in the Philadelphia area, namely the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhoods of The Meadows, Eastwick, and Penrose.
"Hey Frank, are we taking a Snow Day for the insert Philadelphia Sports Team name playoff game?"
"I really need a Snow Day, wanna met up next Wednesday for a Dayload?
Snowload or Snow-Load is a term used to describe getting fucking wasted drunk because it's snowing and there isn't shit else to do. A common slang word believed to originate in the Philadelphia, namely among the Southwest Philadelphia areas called The Meadows, Eastwick, and Penrose neighborhoods.
Not be be confused with a Snow Day, which can be any day of the year, for any reason. See Snow Day definition for more.
"Its snowing so we went to the bar and threw a massive snowload."
"Hey Karen, come meet me at 67 St Cafe for a Snow-Load. The whole neighborhood is here."