Weather Vocabulary Practice

I got caught in a _____________ and realised I had left my umbrella at home.

Answer explanation

heavy rain

I’m wet and freezing thanks to the ____________.

Answer explanation

a mixture of rain and snow.

If you get caught in a __________ while driving, pull over immediately and try to keep yourself warm.

Answer explanation

a snowstorm lasting several hours and causing large amounts of snowfall accompanied by strong winds making visibility difficult.

Several cars skidded on _____ ______ and crashed into each other

Answer explanation

a layer of ice on roads or paths that is difficult to see.

Some ___________ can be the size of a golf ball, and just as hard.

Answer explanation

small balls of ice that fall from the sky during stormy weather

You should only use your car’s full beam in ____ or when there is no oncoming traffic.

Answer explanation

a thick layer of cloud on the ground that severely limits visibility