wintry

freezing

Extremely cold

• frigidExtremely and intensely cold
• icyFrozen or unfriendly
• frostyCold or unwelcoming

glacial · chilly · bitter · subzero · arctic · polar · nippy · brisk · crisp · biting

snowfall

Precipitation of frozen crystals

• snowstormHeavy winter precipitation event
• blizzardViolent prolonged snowstorm
• snowdriftWind-gathered snow pile

flurry · snowflake · whiteout · avalanche · snowpack · icicle · sleet · frost · powder · slush

forecast

Prediction of future conditions

• precipitationAtmospheric water deposit
• accumulationCollected mass over time
• solsticeDay of maximum tilt

midwinter · inclement · overcast · bitter cold · wind chill · ice storm · black ice · freeze warning · frost advisory · polar vortex

desolate

Bleak and abandoned

• starkSevere and unadorned
• barrenUnable to produce
• drearyDull and depressing

gray · gloomy · dismal · forlorn · somber · austere · melancholy · cheerless · inhospitable · lifeless

hibernation

Prolonged winter dormancy

• dormancySuspended biological activity
• slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
• torporInactive, sluggish state

quiescence · fallow · overwintering · leafless · perennial · bulbs · evergreen · mulching · dieback · hardiness

fireplace

Indoor structure for burning

• hearthFireplace floor area
• blanketSoft bed covering
• cocoaGround cacao seed powder

warmth · snug · sweater · wool · mittens · scarf · fleece · quilt · tea · candlelight

Christmas

Winter nativity celebration

• holidayDay of rest
• carolsFestive religious songs
• ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display

holly · mistletoe · wreath · gingerbread · eggnog · tinsel · stockings · presents · nutcracker · jingle

• Cold Sensationschill, chills, shiver, shivers, shivering
• temperaturehot, cold, warm, cool, freezing
• Coldfrigid, frozen, icy, freezing, chilly
• Cold Expressionsfreezing cold, bitter cold, bone-chilling, cold snap, cold spell
• weather wordssunny, rainy, cloudy, windy, drizzle
• winter coldsnowstorm, snow, cold front, ice, arctic air