snow ice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of snow ice
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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The storm is expected to bring 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
Belfast Zoo remained closed due to the weather conditions on Monday, while snow, ice or low temperature warnings were in place across neighbouring Ireland.
From Barron's ● Jan. 5, 2026
Waist-deep snow, ice fields, avalanches and the risk of hypothermia and frostbite make the mountain a far riskier proposition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2025
The hood must be constructed in such a manner that it cannot be obstructed by rain, snow, ice, insects or birds.
From Acetylene, the Principles of Its Generation and Use A Practical Handbook on the Production, Purification, and Subsequent Treatment of Acetylene for the Development of Light, Heat, and Power by Leeds, F. H. (Frank Henley)
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