Winter Phrases
Ice
What do you call light snow falling for short durations. No accumulation or perhaps light dusting
Snow flurries
This sport uses a broom to sweep ice in front of a sliding stone.
Curling
Many animals do this long winter sleep to conserve energy.
Hibernation
People often build these using three stacked snowballs
Snowman
I slept so well last night I was out...
Cold
This icy winter hazard forms when rain instantly freezes on surfaces.
Freezing rain
A classic winter activity using two thin boards strapped to your feet
Skiing
Birds do this action to fly south for warmth and food.
Migration
The Inuit built these snow shelters for temporary winter use.
Igloos
Finish the Sentence that's just the tip of the ...
Iceberg
A winter storm with strong winds and low visibility lasting at least 3 hours is called what?
A Blizzard
Sport involving sliding down a hill on a sled
Tobogganing
This white arctic animal's fur helps it camouflage in the snow
Arctic fox
What Vitamin does the body struggle to produce during long winter months due to reduced sunlight?
Vitamin D
What is the common phrase for feeling really sick?
'I'm feeling under the weather'
This measurement tells us how cold it feels outside with wind included.
Wind Chill
What winter activity was originally used as a way to transport goods for Arctic Indigenous peoples?
Dog sledding
These crystalline shapes form on windows when frost arranges in patterns.
Frost Flowers
What bird does NOT fly south in winter and is often seen on snowy branches in North America
The Cardinal
To not talk to someone is to give them the..
Cold Shoulder.
This rare winter phenomenon occurs when ocean-effect snow hits Newfoundland or the Great Lakes.
Sea-effect or lake-effect snow
This Olympic sport features skis, poles, and a rifle
Biathlon
This spectacular winter optical phenomenon creates a ring around the sun
Sun halo
The world's largest outdoor skating rink, according to Guinness World Records, is located on which famous canal?
The Rideau Canal (Ottawa)