harsh weather
Severe atmospheric conditions
Harsh weather refers to severe, unpleasant, or dangerous atmospheric conditions—extreme cold, violent storms, relentless rain, or punishing heat.
The phrase emphasizes conditions that are difficult to endure or that challenge human activity: The expedition was delayed by harsh weather.
Often used when conditions exceed mere inconvenience and approach genuine hardship.
- cloudburstSudden heavy localized rainfall
- cold snapBrief period of bitter chill
- bitter coldExtremely low temperature
- wind chillApparent temperature from airflow
- blizzardViolent prolonged snowstorm
lake effect snow · polar vortex · dust storm · derecho · severe thunderstorm · scorcher · heatwave · deluge · drought · downpour · monsoon rains · typhoon · ice storm · sandstorm · freezing rain · hurricane · bomb cyclone · atmospheric river
- exposuresun exposure, light exposure, cold exposure, heat exposure, UV exposure