snow hole

noun

1. Also called: snow cave. mountaineering a shelter dug in deep usually drifted snow

Example Sentences

The rescue services say there is a good chance the missing skiers can survive, despite temperatures of -16C and winds of up to 80km/h, if they have managed to dig themselves a snow hole.

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We can be stuck in the middle — with the snow hole.

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The “D.C. snow hole” was part of the equation during the month, as we can see above.

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And while downtown Washington and its surroundings are something of a snow hole because of milder temperatures, similar losses are seen at the other nearby locations.

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Despite the frequency of flakes, the District found itself in a so-called snow hole, with much of the surrounding region seeing substantially greater amounts.

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