Black Ice (n.)
A very thin coating of ice found on roads and sidewalks that is difficult to see, ex: Irina said that the black ice on her street
Cold snap (n.)
A sudden arrival of cold weather ex: Emily wasn't prepared for the cold snap - all of her coats were still in storage.
Snowdrift (n.)
A deep pile of snow that builds up because of wind ex: I couldn't see my car because of the giant snow drift outside the window.
To be Snowbound (v.)
To be stranded or unable to leave a place because of heavy snowfall ex: We were snowbound at the ski chalet for the whole weekend.
A snowball's chance in hell
(Idiomatic phrase.) To be very unlikely to succeed at something ex: The small boat had a snowball's chance in hell of surviving the storm
Dead of winter (noun phrase)
The coldest, darkest part of winter ex: It feels like the dead of winter out there.
Thin Ice (n.)
To be in a risky situation ex: If you keep asking him about his ex-girlfriend, you'll be on thin ice.
Pure as the driven snow (idiomatic phrase.)
To be innocent and chaste (frequently used ironically) ex: I never thought Madonna was pure as the driven snow, but the book she wrote is crazy!
To break the ice (v.)
To create a more friendly and relaxed atmosphere ex: Charmaine was great at breaking the ice, she always knows what to say to people.
To run hot and cold (idiomatic phrase)
To be unable to make up one's mind ex: Alexi's feelings about her run hot and cold, one minute he loves her, and the next, he's bored of her.
Snowball Effect (n.)
When something small keeps growing in importance or significance ex: Gangnam Style's popularity was such a snowball effect.
Put something on ice (idiomatic phrase)
To stop doing something ex: Herbert is going to put the project on ice until he gets a response from his supervisor.
Snowed under (v.)
To be overwhelmed, usually with responsibilities ex: I'm sorry I can't go to the party tonight, I'm snowed under with homework.
As snug as a bug in a rug (adj.)
Cozy and comfortable. During the winter, this is best achieved by wrapping up in a soft blanket and sitting by the fire.
Out Cold (idiomatic phrase)
If a person is “out cold” then they are completely unconscious and non-responsive. When you are so tired you fall into a deep sleep.
Tip of the iceberg
This is used to describe something that is just hinting at a much larger or more complicated problem. 90% of an iceberg is underwater.
