snow-free
Bare of flakes
Snow-free describes a place or time without snow cover.
A snow-free winter disappoints skiers.
A snow-free driveway requires no shoveling.
The term often appears in weather forecasts and travel contexts: The passes should remain snow-free through the weekend.
Unseasonably warm cold season
- temperateMild, avoiding extremes
- subtropicalClimate near the tropics
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- coastalOf the shoreline
equatorial · warm · southern · tropical · maritime · desert · arid · year-round
Recoiling metal spiral
- thawReturn to liquid
- meltChange from solid
- mud seasonThaw's sloppy transition period
- AprilYear's fourth month
exposed · clear · ice-out · snowmelt · runoff · warming · defrosted · uncovered
Minimally sufficient quality
- accessibleAble to be reached
- navigableCapable of being traversed
- safe drivingCareful vehicle operation
- plowedTurned soil for sowing
open highway · salted · winter tires · mountain pass · visibility · road trip · commute · traction
Recreational trail walking
- golfClub-and-ball course sport
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- outdoor sportsAthletic pursuits done outside
- trail runningOutdoor racing on unpaved terrain
camping · picnicking · gardening · lawn care · soccer · baseball · tennis · outdoor dining
mild winter
Unseasonably warm cold season
- temperateMild, avoiding extremes
- subtropicalClimate near the tropics
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
coastal · equatorial · warm · southern · tropical · maritime · desert · arid · year-round · warm climate
spring
Recoiling metal spiral
- thawReturn to liquid
- meltChange from solid
- mud seasonThaw's sloppy transition period
April · exposed · clear · ice-out · snowmelt · runoff · warming · defrosted · uncovered · springtime
passable
Minimally sufficient quality
- accessibleAble to be reached
- navigableCapable of being traversed
- safe drivingCareful vehicle operation
open highway · plowed · salted · winter tires · mountain pass · visibility · road trip · commute · traction · unobstructed
hiking
Recreational trail walking
- golfClub-and-ball course sport
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- outdoor sportsAthletic pursuits done outside
trail running · camping · picnicking · gardening · lawn care · soccer · baseball · tennis · outdoor dining · barbecue