Winter Weather
Winter Animals
Winter Holidays
Winter Fun
Snow Facts
100

This white, frozen precipitation falls from the sky during winter.

What is snow?

100

This large bear, known for its white fur, lives in the Arctic.

What is a polar bear?

100

This holiday, celebrated on December 25th, involves giving gifts.

What is Christmas?

100

You slide down a snowy hill using this object.

What is a sled?

100

Snow is made of this frozen substance.

What is water (or ice)?

200

When rain freezes as it hits the ground, it creates this slippery surface.

What is ice?

200

These birds travel long distances to find warmer places in winter.

What are migrating birds?

200

Hanukkah is often called this nickname because of its gift-giving tradition.

What is the Festival of Lights?

200

This winter activity involves throwing packed snow at others.

What is a snowball fight?

200

All snowflakes have this number of sides.

What is six?

300

This weather phenomenon involves strong winds and heavy snowfall, causing low visibility.

What is a blizzard?

300

This small animal grows white fur in winter to hide from predators.

What is an Arctic hare (or Arctic fox)?

300

People celebrate the start of a new year on this date.

What is January 1st?

300

This figure is made of three large snowballs stacked on top of each other.

What is a snowman?

300

The word for melted snow that refreezes overnight is this.

What is ice?

400

This is the freezing point of water in degrees Fahrenheit.

What is 32 degrees Fahrenheit?

400

This cold-water animal uses thick blubber to stay warm in icy seas.

What is a seal?

400

This winter holiday celebrates African-American culture and lasts 7 days.

What is Kwanzaa?

400

This activity involves sliding on metal blades across a frozen surface.

What is ice skating?

400

Snow looks white because it reflects this.

What is light?

500

This rare winter weather event happens when lightning occurs during a snowstorm.

What is thundersnow?

500

This type of owl, known for its white feathers, is well-adapted to life in the Arctic.

What is a snowy owl?

500

In this country, children celebrate St. Lucia’s Day by wearing white robes and wreaths of candles.

What is Sweden?

500

This winter sport uses long, narrow skis to travel across flat, snowy terrain.

What is cross-country skiing?

500

This largest recorded snowflake was measured at ______ inches wide.

What is 15 inches?