Winter Idioms
You’re on thin __________.
Ice.
If this was a January after an election, on what day would the president be inaugurated into office?
January 20
What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?
Hibernate.
Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics being held?
Milan, Italy
What do you call a snowstorm that lasts at least three hours with winds over 35 miles per hour and reduced visibility?
a blizzard
In the __________ of winter.
Dead.
What holiday celebrates the coming of the new year?
New Years Eve.
What dapper animal of the Antarctic looks like it is wearing a tuxedo or suit?
A Penguin.
Alpine, Freestyle and Cross-Country are different varieties of me. What Olympic sport am I?
Skiing
How many inches thick does ice need to be to walk on and is safe for things such as ice fishing?
4 inches
That’s just the tip of the __________.
Iceberg.
What winter holiday celebrates love?
Valentine's Day.
What happens to the arctic fox in winter?
Its fur turns white in winter.
Where were the ancient Olympics held?
Olympia, Greece.
What degree in fahrenheit can snow form?
32 degrees
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
Cold.
Chinese New Year is marked each year by one of 12 different what?
Animals.
What two breeds of dogs are famous for pulling sleds in the Iditarod?
Huskies and Malamutes
What prize was given to winners of the Olympics in ancient Greece?
An olive branch crown.
This is how it feels outside but is actually calculated using a complicated equation combining temperature and wind speed.
Wind chill
I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.
Break the ice.
In what month does winter end in the Northern Hemisphere?
March.
What colour is a polar bears fur?
Their fur is colourless and transparent
What US alpine skier skier is making a comeback out of retirement with her titanium knee?
Lindsey Vonn
A low-pressure area of circulating cold air that can extend south from the North Pole to bring freezing temperatures to many US states during the winter.
A polar vortex
I'm never eating ice cream again. I'll quit _________.
Cold Turkey
What day does winter officially start? Bonus points if you can tell me the name of the holiday associated with it.
December 21st, Winter Solstice.
The males of these Iowa winter birds are a bright red.
Cardinals
The movie Cool Runnings was written about the Jamaican team that participate in my sport. What Olympic sport am I?
Bobsledding
Which US state holds the record of receiving 75.8 inches of snow in a 24-hour period back in 1921 in Silver Lake.
Colorado
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
Cold shoulder.
What holiday takes place on February 2nd?
Groundhog Day.
These large birds of prey flock to the Mississippi every winter. While they were not common here in the 70's, their population has recovered and if you go down by the lock and dam you can see several hunting.
Bald Eagles
What US male figure skater is known as the "Quad God," a multiple World Champion, and favorite to continue U.S. gold medal success, known for landing the quad Axel?
Ilia Malinin
Heavy snow downwind of large, warm lakes, like the Great Lakes can cause this term.
Lake effect snow