Winter Storms and Blizzards
Vocabulary
1. blizzard
a very dangerous winter storm with heavy
snowfall and high winds
2. freezing rain
rain that turns to ice when it is very cold
3. heavy snowfall
a lot of snow
4. high winds
strong winds
5. sleet
rain + snow
6. slippery
7. whiteout
conditions
you can only see white snow
8. winter storm
a storm with freezing rain, sleet, or snow
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Winter Storm
freezing rain
sleet
blizzard
heavy snowfall
high winds
strong winds
slippery
whiteout conditions
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Winter Storms and Blizzards
Vocabulary Matching
Directions: Draw a line from each vocabulary word to its
picture or definition.
1. heavy snowfall
a storm with freezing rain, sleet,
or snow
2. slippery
rain that turns to ice when it is
very cold
3. winter storm
a lot of snow
4. high or strong winds
5. whiteout conditions
6. blizzard
rain + snow
7. freezing rain
you can only see white snow
8. sleet
a very dangerous winter storm
with heavy snow fall and high
winds
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Winter Storms and Blizzards
Reading Activity
A winter storm is a storm with wind, freezing rain, sleet, or
snow. It is not safe to drive during a winter storm because roads
may be slippery.
A blizzard is a very dangerous winter storm with heavy
snowfall, cold temperatures, and high winds.
These strong winds can make the air very cold. You should
stay inside and wear warm clothes during a blizzard.
You should not drive in a blizzard because strong winds and
heavy snow can cause whiteout conditions. In whiteout
conditions, you can only see white snow. You cannot see the road
or other cars.
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Winter Storms and Blizzards
Vocabulary Practice
Directions: Fill in the blank with the vocabulary word(s)
from the box below.
heavy snowfall
blizzard
slippery
strong
freezing rain
whiteout conditions
winter storm
sleet
1. The most dangerous type of winter storm with heavy snowfall
and high winds is a ____________________.
2. High winds are also called ____________________ winds.
3. ____________________ means there is a lot of snow.
4. A storm with freezing rain, sleet, or snow is a
____________________.
5. Rain that turns to ice is called ____________________.
6. ____________________ is a mix of rain and snow.
7. You shouldn’t drive in freezing rain because the roads may be
____________________.
8. In ____________________, you can’t see anything but white
snow.
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Winter Storms and Blizzards
Grammar: Very
In English, we use adjectives to describe things:
90F is hot.
We use “very” to describe things in more extreme terms:
100 F is very hot.
Albert is tall.
His father is very tall.
Directions: Fill in the blanks below with “very.” Read each
sentence aloud to your teacher.
1. 40 F is cold.
30 F is __________ cold.
2. Snow makes the roads slippery.
Ice makes the roads __________ slippery.
3. Winter storms are dangerous.
Blizzards are __________ dangerous.
4. High winds can make the air __________ cold.
5. Whiteout conditions make it __________ difficult to see.
6. Freezing rain happens when it is __________ cold.
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Winter Storms and Blizzards
Practice Conversation
Student 1
What is a winter storm?
Student 2
A winter storms is a storm with snow, freezing
rain, or sleet.
Student 1
What is a blizzard?
Student 2
A blizzard is a winter storm with very cold
temperatures, heavy snowfall, and high winds.
Student 1
Is a blizzard dangerous?
Student 2
Yes. It is very dangerous. Stay inside and do
not drive. The roads may be slippery and there
may be whiteout conditions.
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