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snow ice

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of snow ice

First recorded in 1835–45

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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

AccuWeather predicted late Thursday that some 6,000 U.S. flights could be canceled through Monday as the storm brings 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 in place across the Republic of Ireland over the weekend.

From BBC Jan. 5, 2026

Its full name Mìxuě Bīngchéng means "honey snow ice city", with its stores adorned with its Snow King mascot and playing the firm's official theme tune on a loop.

From BBC Mar. 2, 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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