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snow ice

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noun

  1. opaque ice formed from partly melted snow or ice; frozen slush.


Etymology

Origin of snow ice

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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Winter Storm Fern walloped more than 100 million Americans over the weekend, bringing snow, ice, and punishing winds.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

The storm is expected to bring heavy snow, ice and bitter cold to large swaths of the country.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

Yellow warnings for snow, ice and low temperatures have also been issued across the Republic of Ireland.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

A yellow weather warning has been issued for parts of the UK on Saturday with snow, ice and freezing rain forecast.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2025

In cold climates the snow, ice and water are likely to get in around the bud if the ligatures are not removed.

From The Nut Culturist A Treatise on Propogation, Planting, and Cultivation of Nut Bearing Trees and Shrubs Adapted to the Climate of the United States by Fuller, Andrew S.

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