Winter Vocabulary

Front

What is frozen water called?

Back

Ice

Front

What do you wear on your hands to keep them warm in cold weather?

Back

Glove

Front

What is a piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth?

Back

Scarf

Front

What do we call a brief, very strong storm?

Back

Squall

Front

What is the sudden release of snow and ice from a mountain called?

Back

Avalanche

Front

What do we call a large amount of snow that has built up?

Back

Snowdrift

Front

What is a tool used to remove snow from driveways and sidewalks?

Back

Snowplow

Front

What is a mixture of water and snow that is partially melted?

Back

Slush

Front

What do we call the thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces when temperatures drop?

Back

Frost

Front

What is the process of snow turning back into water called?

Back

Thaw