snow ice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of snow ice
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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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
Storm Goretti brought heavy snow, ice and strong winds to most parts of the UK this past week.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
The man's death is one of at least eight weather-related deaths across Europe as a cold snap sweeps large parts of the continent, cancelling hundreds of flights amid snow, ice and high winds.
From Barron's • Jan. 8, 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
The mills were reached by wire and the sluices at the sides of the central dam immediately lifted to make way for the torrent of snow, ice, wreckage, and water.
From Ted and the Telephone by Stecher, William F. (William Frederick)
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