describing cold weather in creative writing

BRYN DONOVAN

tell your stories, love your life

Writing Inspiration
Semi-Charmed Life
Reading & Research

Master List for Describing Weather

A lot of writers struggle with describing settings. I’ve written before about how to describe settings and why it matters , but a few people have told me they’d like me to do some of my master lists for writers to help them out!

I have a weird love for creating lists like this, so I’m happy to do it. “How to describe weather” seemed like a good place to start. This way, you won’t get stuck trying to figure out how to describe nice weather, or thinking up ways to describe rain. Hopefully, this will make your writing go faster.

I always include simple as well as more creative ways to describe or write about weather. Sometimes, the simple word is the one you want! I included dryness and humidity in a few of the categories because it felt weird for them to get their own.

As always, this is not a comprehensive list, and I might add to it. My list will probably make you think of other possibilities, too. Bookmark or pin it for future writing reference!

HOT WEATHER

blazing sunshine

glaring sun

baking in the sun

sun-drenched

scorching heat

extravagant heat

relentless sun

like a suana

dense tropical heat

radiating heat

blistering heat

oppressive heat

insufferable heat

suffocating heat

heat pressing down

searing sun

shimmering heat

like an oven

like a furnace

WARM / PLEASANT WEATHER

(“Pleasant” is a matter of opinion, of course.)

a beautiful day

a clear day

a temperate day

a golden day

a glorious day

heavenly weather

bright and sunny

a gorgeous spring day

a dazzling summer day

a brilliant autumn day

a vivid blue sky

a cloudless sky

fluffy white clouds

gentle sunshine

lazy sunshine

kind sunshine

filtered sunlight

dappled sunlight

welcome warmth

one of those rare, perfect days

the kind of day that made people forget to worry

the kind of day that lifted people’s moods

COOL WEATHER

refreshing air

stimulating cool air

invigorating cool air

bracing cool air

a nip in the air

a brisk day

a chilly day

weak sunshine

GRAY / OVERCAST WEATHER

(Most people don’t like gray days, so most of these descriptions are negative. I love them, so I had to add a few positive descriptions.)

colorless sky

a soft gray sky

a dove-gray sky

a gray day made for books and tea

steel-gray sky

granite sky

cement-gray sky

threatening clouds

foreboding clouds

COLD WEATHER

glacial air

bitter cold

brutal cold

bone-chilling cold

penetrating cold

devastating cold

numbing cold

punishing cold

dangerous cold

unforgiving cold

too cold to talk

so cold it burned one’s lungs

so cold it took one’s breath away

like a blast from a hair dryer

a gust of wind

insistent winds

heavy winds

strong winds

cutting wind

whipping winds

biting wind

wintry squall

violent gale

howling wind

shifting winds

restless wind

fresh breeze

soft breeze

balmy breeze

perfumed breeze

slight breeze

hint of a breeze

stirring breeze

wind rustling through the trees

fine drizzle

gray drizzle

pebbles of falling rain

spitting rain

stinging rain

steady rain

rain falling in torrents

cascades of rain

rain beating down

shower of rain

sheets of rain

hard-driving rain

pelting rain

lashing rain

slashing rain

THUNDER AND LIGHTNING

rumbling in the distance

a roll of distant thunder

crash of thunder

crackle of thunder

crack of thunder

clap of thunder

bang of thunder

booming thunder

rattled with thunder

earth-shaking thunder

tempestuous

a furious storm

flash of lightning

streaks of lightning

SNOW AND ICE

flurries of snow

dancing flakes

snowflakes floating down

snowflakes wafting down

swirling snow

falling thick and fast

big flakes falling like petals

blinding snowstorm

raging blizzard

sparkling expanses

blankets of white

caked with snow

boulders of snow

branches coated in ice

glittering ice

crystallized by frost

silvered with frost

clouds of mist

swirling mist

billowing fog

cloaked in mist

cocooned in fog

shrouded in fog

enveloped by fog

smothered by fog

made mysterious by fog

the fog rolled in

the fog was burning off

the fog was lifting

the fog was clearing

the fog was dissipating

I have many lists like this in my book Master Lists for Writers: Thesauruses, Plots, Character Traits, Names, and More . Check it out!

Master Lists for Writers by Bryn Donovan

Do you describe weather conditions in your writing? Do you have a favorite example of a weather description? Let me know in the comments! Thanks for reading, and happy writing!

[spacer height=”20px”]

How To Describe Settings – and Why It Matters #how to write more descriptively #how to describe scenery in writing #how to make a novel longer

Discover more from BRYN DONOVAN

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Type your email…

160+ Ways to Describe Weather

describing cold weather in creative writing

I keep a collection of descriptions that have pulled me into the books I read. I’m fascinated how authors can–in just a few words–put me in the middle of their story and make me want to stay there. This one’s 160+ Ways to Describe Weather.

A note: These are for inspiration only . They can’t be copied because they’ve been pulled directly from an author’s copyrighted manuscript (intellectual property is immediately copyrighted when published).

Evening shadows deepened into blue and purple.
The shadows retreated.
Sun was sinking toward the horizon, the pitiless white ball now an angry orange.
Fading afternoon in early June
Evening sky had turned to molten brass.
Sun still cast a faint yellow light through Slowly gathering evening.
Daylight had begun to drain away.
one-quarter of a moonlit night
silver-white moon hung
A half-moon rests in the fronds over our heads.
watching the horizon drain of color
The shadows slipped up the rocks as though the world were drowning in darkness.
deepening shadows made it a city of ghosts
barely visible in the fading light
the high heavens
Darkness settled around him.
The shadows slipped up the rocks.
Evening was crisp already, the last of sunset just a fading pale stripe in the western sky.
darkening river
the moon golden at dawn, turn purple just before sunset in the rainy season, sometimes has white and black stripes created by volcanic ash, calm and clear sometimes attended by only a single cloud
humpback shapes of conical hills
The last rays of sun skimmed the surface.
late afternoon sun
velvety darkness
night shattered like a mirror
the Southern Cross lying on its side, the green meadow bathed in the humid light of the sinking sun
The corners have just about disappeared into the shadows.
black branches that traced the blue-black heavens overhead
far away down the night sky
full moon a pale blue-white disk
night sky dull black
Stars were remote pinpricks.
a half-moon rests in the fronds over our heads
inky blackness
Thick clouds blotted out the stars.
A thin layer of clouds masked the full moon, filling the room with blue light.
Sun cast a luminescent glow.
The day was out of sync with his mood.
beautiful, 82 degrees, mild breeze, cloudless sunshine, a day for looking at a ball game
The air was cool but the sun was out.
The wind blew itself out overnight.
a web of clouds, back-lit by the failing sun, mist billowed through the trees and over the fields and hung low in the air, masking the camp in a ghostly gray
towering thunder clouds
Clouds threatening, but no rain predicted the 45-mile per hour gusts of drizzly wind.
brown cloud that passes for air
a wedge of sunlight bursting past the narrow window
The wind was icy and withering.
Heads bowed against the gusting wind.
Grit grated in his teeth. Dust was everywhere, blowing on the wind, leaving its scent in his nostrils.
as dust motes drifted
thirty miles over the horizon
razor edge of the horizon
cinder dust and gloom
The haze floated over the crowd like smoke from a doused fire.
Sun hanging in a pink haze of clouds and smog.
Fog yellowed by agricultural burning.
Fog began to billow across the road in a great grey mass like the effluent of a thousand smokestacks. The building was only a shadowy form, almost entirely lost to view.
Headlamps of cars did little to pierce the gloom.
The mist floated like smoke out of the cypress in the swamp.
dark clouds drifting over the hills
night was pitch
slice of sky
thick clouds blotted out the stars
a thin layer of clouds masked the full moon, filling the room with blue light
cool restful shady world with light filtering lazily through the treetops that meet high overhead and shut out the direct sunlight
saw the anvil of cloud coming in. “A thunderstorm.”
Cumulus clouds falling down to the…
A light breeze whispered through the trees.
cloud shadows
first cumulus clouds darkening into thunderheads
hold humidity like a sponge holds water
thick heat of the growing morning
fierce humidity
windless heat
It was surprisingly hot. He could feel the sweat roll down his sides and the dampness of the box up against his chest.
Even with the breeze, the air remained thick and hot, and it stills tank of petroleum.
sky as gray-white and sunless
against the fading layers of orange, yellow
shoulders hunched against the early morning damp and cool
fused warm light of dawn now creeping down the summit
bathed in sunlight
gold shadow not three inches from his leg
his breath steaming in the air
Snow pelted his face and he pulled up the collar of his overcoat to further shield him from the bitter weather.
rubbed his arms
A harsh winter wind blew out of a midnight sky. It roared out of the frigid north and thrashed the brooking forest. The force of it bent trees, whipping their bare branches like angry lashes. Shrieking across the river.
Cold was like that, seeping through her seven layers of clothing, attacking seams and zipper tracks and spots of thin insulation. The exposed skin on her face felt as if it had been touched with lit cigarettes.
frigid Friday morning
swirling snow
winter’s naked branches created a black tracework
The sun was climbing out of the deep well of winter, but it was still brutally cold.
winter colors daubed the land in colors of brown and gray
sunny, crisp and cool
The crisp air and clear sky energized his thoughts.

Rainy weather

grey wet morning
rain-swept and unpleasantly chilly
A flurry of rain stung my face.
Cold rain was beating down on my windshield.
The sky was leaden.
Downpour started in the early evening and continued on through the night, a heavy pelting of water that thundered against rooftops and drowned out the sound of all else. By morning, city streets were shallow rivers rushing toward the ocean.
Rain ran down the window, the streets gleamed.
damp paving stones
By the time it reaches the ground, it has spent its energy.
windshield wipers barely keeping up with the cold, hard rain
The rain came steady and cold against the windshield and rattled on the roof of the car.
turned her head away and looked out my window, where it had gotten dark and shiny with the lights glistening off the rain.
The maple trees were black and slick in the rain, their bare branches shiny. The flower bed was a soggy matting of dead stems.
The sky was low and gray.
Air was swollen.
the rain was steady and warm and vertical
drizzly rain
The sleety rain drizzled down, not very hard and not very fast, but steady.
Rain came down so hard it almost hurt, stinging the skin and blowing into the eyes and nose and mouth, but in the forest its fall is broken by the trees.
saw a distant flash of lightning, counted the seconds, and then said, “six miles, more or less.”

People in hot weather:

Heat wave hit, temperatures went soaring.
The heat hit them like a hand in the face.
strode into the dusk, into the stifling heat
The heat smacked the grin off his face.
Burst back into the blistering hot sun. Sweat immediately beaded across her brow. She could feel her T-shirt glue itself stickily to her skin.
I could feel the sweat form along my backbone and trickle down.
She slogged forward, feeling blotches of dark gray sweat bloom across the front of her T-shirt, while more trailed down the small of her back.
slogging across pavement as hot as ash in August.
white dress shirt, sharply pressed this morning, was now plastered against his chest
already short of breath, his lungs laboring as they headed down the path
still wrung out from working in the heat
Take your shirt off. Pop your underwear in the freezer. Dump a tray of ice cubes on your bed. Throw back some chilled vodka shots before you go to sleep.
The semi-drought slowly draining the life out of the grass and trees.
Only 7 in the morning, and already stocky hot. *** had a sheen across his forehead.
Sweat tricked from his forehead which he wiped with the back of his knotted, callused hand.
hundred degree heat, burning sun and parching salt
ninety-five outside, probably a hundred in the car. Not great weather for polyester suits
a fresh drop of sweat teared up on her brow and made a slow, wet path down the plane of her cheek
walking through a hair dryer
The heat slammed her like a blow.
*** cranked the air-conditioning. She stripped off her sweat-soaked clothes, climbed into the shower and scrubbed.
answered the phone while used the other hand to wipe the sweat from the back of her neck. God this heat was unbearable. The humidity level had picked up on Sunday and hadn’t done a thing to improve since.
*** thin green sundress was already plastered to her body while she could feel fresh dewdrops of moisture trickle stickily down between her breast.
Cradled the phone closer to her damp ear
Her face shiny with sweat.
Summer sun remained a brilliant, blinding white. No shade existed for miles and the heat rising up from the baked earth was brutal.
The summer heat came off the tarmac in waves.

Hot Weather

While the mercury climbed to a hundred degrees. Efforts started strong, then petered out. People got hot, got tired, got busy with other things—inside things.
Seemed to be bracing himself for leaving the cool comfort of air-conditioning behind and bursting once more into the heat
The heat settled in on them, rolling in like a heavy blanket and pressing them deep into their chairs while their clothing glued to their skin.
Even my teeth are sweating
The sun beat down relentlessly; even with the AC cranked up, she could feel the heat.
She could already feel sweat trickle down her back.
The sun burned white-hot overhead.
glass exploding from the heat of the sun
vanish in the dry season’s brown leaves

Click for the complete list of 69 writer’s themed descriptions .

Popular collections:

15 Ways to Describe Birds

How to Characterize Love in Your Writing

45 Transitions That Help Your Story Flow

Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular Man vs. Nature saga, the Rowe-Delamagente thrillers , and the acclaimed Building a Midshipman , the story of her daughter’s journey from high school to United States Naval Academy . She is also the author/editor of over a hundred books on integrating tech into education, adjunct professor of technology in education, blog webmaster, an Amazon Vine Voice , and a freelance journalist on tech ed topics. Look for her next prehistoric fiction, Savage Land Winter 2024

122 thoughts on “ 160+ Ways to Describe Weather ”

Pingback: Top 10 Posts, Most Commented, Tips, and Share Platforms for 2023 |

Pingback: Top 10 Posts, Most Commented, and Tips for 2022 |

Pingback: How’s The Weather In Your Story? – Writer's Treasure Chest

Weaving words so perfectly – Thanks for sharing. And overnight, a transformation. Summer at last.,, .

Like Liked by 1 person

These really inspire me. I often read through my collections when I’m stuck.

helped my writing

Pingback: Top 10 Posts — and Most Commented — for 2021 |

Reblogged this on Coffee82 and commented: Awesome.

Like Liked by 2 people

Nice collection! A lot of poetic and inventive phrasing there.

✨🙏🕉🌱🌿🌳🌻💚🕊☯🐉✨

Weather is so many different things to different people. Not surprising I found 160 descriptions of it.

Ha! yes – that got me thinking about the old “Number of words for snow” question, and I found this . As a Scot myself though I have to say I am very, very skeptical of the final claim in that article!

I’ve heard of that, too. Luckily, my folks don’t have that problem but it is truly an issue if you’re writing about present-day groups in snowy lands.

Appreciate your list of ways to describe the weather. Timeless too. Here I am 2 years since your post and inspired by your creativity. Take care, Steve

It is timeless, isn’t it! When I put this list together, it helped me to better appreciate weather.

Impressive list. (Mine, now!) I’m compiling one for similes. Raymond Chandler makes me smile with his off the wall analogies. I recently added a Writing Terms Checklist on my free checklists page. It was too long for a post. Thanks for all you do!

I like checklists. I’ll check yours out!

Hi Jacqui, Thanks for reading my modest post. What an accomplished woman you are! What would we do without words, eh! Cheers. Joy x

Thanks, Joy. I enjoyed your thoughts. It’s amazing what inspired such accomplished writers as the Brontes.

Excellent list, Jacqui. I even get lots of ideas for titles, something I’m always struggling with entering competitions.

I grab these from books I read. You can probably tell I favor thrillers, action. I like ‘weather’ and ‘setting’ to be a character as much as the others.

That’s an amazing compilation. Thanks for sharing!!

Thanks! These sorts of lists inspire me.

An awesome post, Jacqui. Thank you. Weather intrigues. It is joy-filled and sometimes furious. God is bowling upstairs during a thunderstorm. Be well and enjoy the week. ox

Thanks–weather is fascinating. I like when I can feel it through an author’s words.

Indeed and thank you, Jacqui. Word play is an enjoyable activity. We have about seven months of winter, two days of spring and then summer at our end of the pond in Upstate New York. I love my four seasons. Be well.

7 months of winter. I didn’t know NY was that cold! Good to know so I never move there!

Jacqui, I laughed at your comment. We live near Lake Ontario and Oneida Lake and get frequent lake effect snow storms in winter. When I first moved to this area, I learned about lake effect snowstorms. We have excellent snow removal though so come on over sometime. Colorful in Autumn too.

Pingback: Episode 129: A Dark and Stormy Night – #WriteOnSC Radio Show and Craft School

These are great, Jacqui! And yes, inspirational. It’s good to see how other authors describe things; it gives ideas on alternates.

It is. There are some very clever minds out there.

What an epic list 😀 Reminds me of a ‘music’ video we were recommended to watch for university called ’50 words for snow.’ It’s fun to think of different ways to describe things!

That must be put out by Eskimos. They know more about snow than anyone I’ve seen.

That’s a long list, Jacqui. So many ways to tell the day. Thanks for sharing this!

It’s one of my longest! Who knew?

That’s a lot of ideas for talking about the weather 🙂

Dinner party chat.

Quite eloquent 🙂

These lists are so inspirational! Thank you for posting this.

It is pretty interesting to view weather through so many literary eyes, innit?

Yes, indeed. I learn so much. 🙂

great list Jacqui. i use the weather regularly in my stories to create a specific mood. thanks for the info.

A bit of unexpected inspiration. Who knew weather was so interesting?

exactly, Jacqui. i also post weather images regularly on instagram. especially the colours of sunrises and sunsets in clouds during different seasons and different weather conditions.

Interesting post, Jacqui. Thanks.

I highlight memorable phrases in the Kindle books I read. Although I no longer transcribe them into a file on my computer (too time-consuming), the mere act of highlighting imprints the phrases in my mind. If an author particularly impresses me, I can scroll through the highlights and reread the highlights for inspiration.

That’s how I do it, too. I like it so well, I’ve migrated from being a print book reader to a Kindle reader.

It’s nice to see the wide variety of language. Not that it is needy. I can describe the weather currently in my area in one word — sucky! 😀

Ah South Korea. It rained most of the time on my one visit there. And no one but me seemed to care!

We’re having a monsoon right now. Don’t remember having a good one of these for a while.

I remember my son telling me July was the typhoon season, which is why we visited in May. Stay safe!

Nothing that crazy. We had a tropical depression pass through, but that’s it. It’s just wet.

I love the idea of keeping a notebook with descriptions that catch your attention. I’m going to start doing this.

Mine is so long,d I added a table of contents with links to the sections! I’m a bit nuts about it.

Pingback: Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links – Staci Troilo

I love the way you compile and share these lists with us, Jacqui. They are amazing and so helpful. Can I confess something? I share some of them with my creative writing students, and then give them prompts where they have to include 3 or more things from your lists. Will be interesting to see how I do that with weather. 🙂

This one got a little long. Who knew there were so many clever ways to describe weather?

I am flattered you share them! I would say weather could surprise them.

This one IS long – but weather gives us a lot to talk about and a lot to experience. I love the list. I will say, the prompt my students seem to love the best is. (are you sitting down?) “It was a dark and stormy night…” 🙂

Reblogged this on Marina Costa and commented: Interesting and useful to know.

Thanks for sharing, Marina!

The English should love this…

I would say India not so much. Do you-all get anything other than hot and humid or too-darn-windy?

What a helpful post, Jacqui! It reminds me of how we can put effort into our descriptions.

BTW, you won a book on my blog. Please confirm there.

Ooh, sorry I missed that. I just went over and replied and then emailed my info to you. How exciting!

Reblogged this on quirkywritingcorner and commented: I love her lists of descriptions. I hope you find them as helpful as I do.

Thanks for sharing this! It puts to bed any thought that weather is boring, doesn’t it?

That’s quite a collection, Jacqui. Isn’t it amazing that each of us can conjure something unique?

It is! Next time you don’t know what to say to someone, you can eruditely talk about the weather!

That’s so funny. Weather ‘small’ talk. Who would’ve thought. 😂

Great post. That’s a wonderful collection

Thank you so much, Luisa. It’s hard to make weather interesting but some very clever authors have done just that.

Jacqui, I love this post. The more I have been reading, the more I recognize how important it is for authors to paint a picture in your mind. To be able to put you right in the middle of the books setting. Sometimes when my mind has trailed off the story, it is descriptions like these that put my mind right back in.

That’s true, innit. A little inspiration to start your day.

I love your descriptions of weather and the times of day. Such descriptions can help add a sense of time in a story (just as the phases of the moon or the stars can create time (crescent moon in evening is aa new waxing moon, crescent moon in morning before sunrise is a waxing moon just before the “dark of the moon” which are the three days the moon is in the shadow of the earth. As for stars: Orion in winter, Scorpus in summer, etc). The dog star in Canis Major, Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, rising in late summer (as it rises just before daylight) is linked to “dog days” of summer…

I also like the old graveside prayer that describes the end of life: “until the shadows lengthen and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, then in thy mercy grant us a safe lodging and a holy rest and peace at last.”

What a wonderful poem. I’ve copied it. It captures so much of the fear and hope.

Thanks for these awesome examples, Jacqui! Saving and sharing…

It’s always fun to talk about the weather, innit?

New Jersey weather: moist ‘n’ icky.

Good description, especially the ‘icky’.

I calls ‘em like I sees ‘em.

Oh my, Jacqui. I love your lists and that’s a good long one. Great thought starters. Thanks for sharing your collection!

Since we-all know we must cover weather, I thought these were clever asnd interesting ways to do that!

Ha ha ha. I love weather. 😀

Right now there is only one way to describe the weather here in my city: hot

Here, too, though I have an excellent fan in my home office.

Some great phrases here, Jacqui. I am reading The Long Walk by Bachman/King at the moment and that has some very descriptive phrases in it.

Oooh, I’ll have to look at him. I love nature writers.

It’s not a nature book, it is a dark psychological horror.

Woah! OK, that’s different!

Darn! All the things I was about to write! 😀

Hehee. These are beyond most of what I write but I’ve seen what you turn out. Excellent.

Wonderful post!

Thanks, Ed. Food for thought…

A lot, just wonderful and so helpful.

My goodness …. can I just say ‘HOT’ … luckily today it’s cooler with a sea breeze … I need to read them all – clever and thank you! Cheers Hilary

Hot works. Absolutely.

Hahaha can I just say HOT, or the weather outside is weather yeah?

What a wonderful list, Jacqui! These are descriptions that always make me pause and reread them to fully enjoy them. They do draw the reader deep the story. I enjoyed reading these, thanks:)

Thanks! They do that for me, too, and that’s why I couldn’t just read and move on. I had to note them!

Some of these are quite lovely. Thanks for sharing.

If you recognized them from your outdoors scenes, feel free to add a note!

I actually didn’t recognize any of them. 🤔

OMG, Jacqui. What an amazing list Thanks for sharing.

It’s really nice for those whose plots take place outdoors a lot!

BTW, finished your book. Couldn’t stop reading. Wonderful.

Thank you, Jacqui. You put a smile on my face:)

Wow, great post. Bookmarking.

Amazing how much there is to say about the weather, innit?

I love weather, the seasons, earth and sky. There were some lovely gems in this collection. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks, Mae. I didn’t used to think much about the weather until I had to write about it, and make it interesting! These really struck me.

A terrific resource Jacqui. Thank you.

Thanks so much, Brigid. I couldn’t believe how many weather descriptors I had!

Nice information thanks

Thanks! Everyone writes about weather, right?

Great list, Jacqui. Thanks so much for sharing.

Thanks, Jill. Who says weather isn’t interesting? Hmm??

I think I’d like to be a meteorologist in my next life. 🙂

Reblogged this on chrismakan .

Thanks for sharing!

Wow this is very educative

I love how some writers weave their words so perfectly.

What do you think? Leave a comment and I'll reply. Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .

Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
Subscribe Subscribed
Copy shortlink
Report this content
View post in Reader
Manage subscriptions
Collapse this bar

Writing Nestling

How To Describe Winter Season In Writing (12 Best Ways, Adjectives& Quotes)

Describing the winter season in writing is an enchanting endeavor that allows words to transcend the boundaries of language and immerse the reader in a world of frosty wonder.

Winter’s crystalline landscapes, snow-laden boughs, and icy breath create a canvas upon which authors paint with vivid imagery and sensory details.

It’s a season of contrasts—of stark beauty and harsh conditions, introspection and celebration, solitude and togetherness.

In this exploration of how to encapsulate the essence of winter through words, we embark on a journey to capture the season’s profound impact on the natural world, human emotions, and daily life.

Join us as we delve into the art of storytelling amidst the snowflakes and chill, discovering the power of language to transport readers to the heart of winter’s enchantment.

Table of Contents

How To Describe Winter Season In Writing

Describing the winter season in writing involves creating a vivid and sensory-rich portrayal of this time of year. Here’s a step-by-step process on how to do it:

Observation and Note-taking

Start by observing the winter environment. Take notes on what you see, hear, smell, taste, and feel during this season. Pay attention to the landscapes, weather, and activities associated with winter.

Setting the Scene

Begin your description by setting the scene. Describe the location and time of day. For example, “In the heart of a snow-covered forest on a crisp winter morning…”

Weather and Temperature

Mention the weather conditions. Is it snowing, sleeting, or just cold and clear? Use sensory words to convey the temperature, such as “biting cold” or “frosty.”

Landscape and Nature

Describe the natural elements. Mention the snow-covered trees, frozen lakes, icicles hanging from rooftops, or the crunch of snow beneath your feet. Use descriptive language to paint a picture of the winter landscape.

Sounds of Winter

Include the sounds of winter. Describe the quiet hush of falling snow, the crunch of boots on a snow-covered path, or the distant laughter of children playing in the snow.

Activities and Traditions

Write about the activities and traditions associated with winter. Mention sledding, building snowmen, ice skating, or holiday celebrations. Describe how people dress warmly and gather around the fire.

Sensory Details

Engage the reader’s senses. Use descriptive language to evoke the feeling of cold air on the skin, the taste of hot cocoa or spiced cider, the scent of pine trees, or the sight of twinkling holiday lights.

Emotions and Moods

Explore the emotions and moods that winter evokes. Talk about the coziness of being bundled up indoors, the sense of wonder as snow falls, or the nostalgia of the holiday season.

Metaphors and Similes

Consider using metaphors and similes to make your description more vivid. For example, “The snow-covered landscape was like a blank canvas waiting for the artist’s touch.”

Transitions and Flow

Ensure a smooth flow in your writing. Use transition words and phrases to connect your descriptions, so the reader can move seamlessly from one aspect of winter to another.

Editing and Polishing

Review and revise your writing for clarity, coherence, and conciseness. Eliminate unnecessary words and ensure your descriptions are engaging.

Wrap up your description by summarizing the essence of the winter season. Leave the reader with a lasting impression of what makes winter special or unique.

By following these steps, you can effectively describe the winter season in your writing , bringing it to life for your readers.

Adjectives Or Words To Describe Winter

Crisp: Winter air often feels crisp, with a sharp and refreshing quality that invigorates the senses. The cold temperatures contribute to this characteristic, creating a clear and clean atmosphere.

Frosty: Winter landscapes can be described as frosty, with a delicate layer of frozen dew or ice crystals covering surfaces, giving them a sparkling and magical appearance.

Snowy: One of the defining features of winter is the presence of snow. A snowy scene evokes a sense of purity and tranquility, transforming the environment into a soft, white wonderland.

Cozy: Winter is synonymous with cozy moments spent indoors by a warm fire, wrapped in blankets, and enjoying the comfort of home. This adjective captures the feeling of warmth and contentment during the colder months.

Serene: Winter landscapes often exude a sense of serenity, with quiet snow-covered surroundings and a calm stillness that can be both peaceful and contemplative.

Invigorating: The brisk, cold air of winter can be invigorating, awakening the senses and providing a refreshing contrast to the warmth of indoor spaces.

Whimsical: Winter can have a whimsical quality, especially when snowflakes fall gently, creating a dreamlike and enchanting atmosphere that feels almost magical.

Glistening: The sunlight reflecting off the snow and ice can make winter landscapes glisten, adding a touch of brilliance and sparkle to the scenery.

Majestic: Winter’s landscapes, with snow-covered trees and frost-laden branches, often evoke a sense of majesty and grandeur, transforming ordinary scenes into something extraordinary.

Enchanting: Winter possesses an enchanting quality, with its frosty beauty and the hushed stillness of snow-covered landscapes, captivating observers and creating a sense of wonder.

Quotes About Winter Season

Here are a few quotations about the winter season, along with references:

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” (Edith Sitwell)

“Winter is the time of promise because there is so little to do – or because you can now and then permit yourself the luxury of thinking so.” (Stanley Crawford)

“A snow day literally and figuratively falls from the sky—unbidden—and seems like a thing of wonder.” (Susan Orlean)

“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.” (John Boswell)

“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” (Albert Camus)

Creating a Winter Wonderland

Creating a winter wonderland is like painting with nature’s own brush, a masterpiece forged from frost and magic.

As you step into this crystalline realm, the world transforms into a shimmering paradise. Each flake of snow, like a unique work of art, adorns the landscape with intricate designs.

The air is electric with the promise of quiet miracles, and every tree stands as a sentinel wrapped in glistening crystal armor.

Here, the world becomes a hushed symphony of nature’s whispers, inviting you to explore the enchantment hidden within the icy tapestry.

The power of sensory details

The power of sensory details lies in their ability to breathe life into words, transforming a mere description into a vivid and immersive experience for the reader.

When you evoke the senses of sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste in your writing, you engage the reader on a profound level.

With the stroke of a pen or the typing of keys, you can make them see the snow-capped mountains, hear the melodic chirping of birds, feel the cool breeze on their skin, catch the aroma of blooming flowers, or even taste the bittersweet nostalgia of a childhood memory.

These sensory elements not only enrich the narrative but also create an emotional connection, making the reader not just a passive observer but an active participant in the world you’ve crafted.

In the hands of a skilled writer, sensory details have the power to transcend words, leaving an indelible impression on the reader’s imagination.

Describing winter’s effect on the environment

Winter casts its enchanting spell upon the environment, turning the world into a breathtaking tableau of transformation.

As temperatures plummet and the first snowflakes descend, a serene hush blankets the land. Bodies of water, once teeming with life, now lie beneath a crystalline veneer, their surfaces frozen in stillness.

Windows become canvases for delicate frost patterns, resembling nature’s own intricate artwork. Architecture, too, undergoes a metamorphosis, with rooftops and branches heavy with snow, bending under its weight.

It’s a season of quiet marvels and serene beauty, where the environment, like a patient artist, surrenders to the gentle touch of winter, creating a surreal landscape where each element wears the cloak of frost and serenity.

Evoking Emotions and Atmosphere

Emotions are the symphony, and atmosphere the conductor in the grand opera of storytelling.

Just as a maestro’s baton commands the rise and fall of a musical masterpiece, a skilled writer wields their words to evoke emotions and shape the atmosphere within their narrative.

In the realm of words, we can craft a storm of heartache that drenches the reader with empathy or a sunbeam of joy that warms their very soul.

Through masterful storytelling, we can transport readers to the darkened alleyways of fear or the sunlit gardens of love.

Every paragraph becomes an enchanting melody that resonates in the reader’s heart, every word, a brushstroke on the canvas of their imagination.

To paint the palette of emotions and atmosphere is to awaken the dormant spirits within a story, inviting the reader to dance with the characters, breathe the air of foreign lands, and feel the tremors of emotions that pulse with life.

Winter as a time of introspection

Winter serves as an introspective cocoon, where the world retreats into a silent slumber, and our thoughts unfurl like dormant buds waiting for the warmth of spring.

The snow blankets the land in a quiet serenity, creating an almost otherworldly stillness. In these frozen moments, we find solace in self-reflection, as the bare trees and the chill in the air reflect the stripped-down simplicity of our own thoughts.

The world seems to whisper secrets, inviting us to delve into the depths of our inner landscapes. It’s a time when the crackling of a fireplace becomes an accompaniment to our inner musings, and the solitude of the snow-covered landscape mirrors the silent chambers of our hearts.

Winter, in all its stark beauty, is a sanctuary for introspection, a season that beckons us to delve into the frosty recesses of our souls, seeking clarity and renewal.

The feeling of nostalgia

Nostalgia is a bittersweet embrace of the past, a melody that tugs at the heartstrings, often catching us by surprise.

It’s the scent of an old, worn book, the familiar taste of a childhood dish, or the sepia-toned memories of yesteryears.

Nostalgia is a window into the cherished moments and the places we’ve left behind. It transports us to a time when life seemed simpler, or perhaps when we were different people altogether.

It’s a feeling that brings both comfort and a longing ache, like a familiar face in an old photograph, simultaneously grounding us in the past and reminding us of the inexorable march of time.

Nostalgia has the power to make the ordinary extraordinary, for within its embrace, even the most mundane memories become precious, like shards of a shattered mirror that reflect our lives, refracted through the lens of memory.

Weathering the Elements

Weathering the elements is a courageous dance with nature’s most formidable partners, where humanity and the environment engage in an intricate tango of resilience and adaptability.

The elements of wind, rain, snow, and sun become our tempestuous partners, each challenging us to find our balance on the ever-shifting stage of life.

The thrill of a thunderstorm, the serenity of a gentle snowfall, the relentless force of a hurricane—all these natural phenomena are a testament to the awe-inspiring power of the elements.

As we navigate their capricious moods, we discover our own tenacity, drawing strength from the tempests that test our mettle.

In weathering the elements, we become not just observers of nature’s grand performance, but participants in the ongoing drama of survival, resilience, and the enduring human spirit.

The dramatic tension of winter storms

Winter storms are nature’s grand theater productions, where the stage is set with an icy backdrop, and the players are wind, snow, and the restless sky.

There’s a palpable dramatic tension that builds as dark clouds gather, and the air grows heavy with anticipation.

As the first snowflakes descend, it’s as if the opening act has begun, a delicate overture that soon crescendos into a tempestuous symphony of howling winds and swirling snow. Each snowflake is a character in this epic narrative, vying for its place in the swirling plot.

The world becomes a hushed audience, witnessing the turmoil and the magnificence of a winter storm with bated breath.

Amid this turbulent performance, there’s an undeniable exhilaration, a thrilling sense of nature’s raw power and the fragility of our human existence.

Winter storms are both a spectacle and a reminder of the forces that shape our world, a captivating drama that leaves us in awe of the beauty and chaos of the natural world.

Human interaction with winter

Human interaction with winter is a remarkable tapestry of adaptation and celebration, a testament to our indomitable spirit.

In the face of biting cold and relentless snowfall, we don our warmest attire and venture into the frosty embrace of this season.

From the laughter of children building snowmen to the grace of ice skaters on frozen ponds, we seize the opportunity to revel in the unique activities that winter bestows upon us.

Yet, this interaction also bears the weight of responsibility, as we navigate treacherous roads and prepare for the challenges of snow removal.

Winter is a season that demands both reverence and resilience, where the human spirit shines brightly, illuminating the darkest days with our resourcefulness, creativity, and the warmth of community.

The impact of winter on daily life

The impact of winter on daily life is an intricate interplay of challenge and charm, where the world outside transforms into a breathtaking wonderland while our routines undergo adjustments.

The shorter days and longer nights compel us to adapt, embracing the cozy sanctuary of home and the warmth of shared moments with loved ones.

From the practicality of shoveling driveways and navigating icy streets to the joy of curling up by the fireplace with a good book, winter’s influence weaves its way into every facet of our existence.

It calls for extra layers, hot beverages, and the soothing embrace of comfort food.

In these chilly months, we become both the beneficiaries of nature’s artistry and the architects of our own winter stories, each day a new page to be written in the diary of a season where the world slows down, offering us a chance to savor life’s simpler pleasures.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about How To Describe Winter Season In Writing

What is the best way to start a description of the winter season in writing.

Begin by setting the scene. Describe the location and time of day, creating a clear and vivid starting point for your readers.

How can I effectively convey the weather and temperature of winter in my writing?

Use descriptive language to depict the weather conditions and temperature. Words like “snowy,” “icy,” “chilly,” and “freezing” can help paint a clear picture.

What are some key elements of the winter landscape to include in my description?

Mention snow-covered trees, frozen bodies of water, icicles hanging from surfaces, and any other distinctive features of the winter environment in your description.

How can I make my writing about winter more sensory-rich?

Engage the reader’s senses by describing what can be seen, heard, felt, smelled, and even tasted during the winter season. Mention the sounds of snowfall, the feeling of cold air, the scent of evergreen trees, and the taste of seasonal treats.

What emotions and moods should I explore when writing about winter?

Delve into emotions like coziness, wonder, nostalgia, or even the sense of isolation that winter can bring. These emotions can help create a more well-rounded description.

Should I use metaphors and similes when describing winter?

Metaphors and similes can be powerful tools to make your descriptions more vivid. For example, you could liken a snowy landscape to a pristine canvas or a white blanket.

How do I maintain a smooth flow when describing the winter season in writing?

Use transition words and phrases to connect different aspects of your description. This will ensure that your writing flows smoothly from one detail to the next.

What is the best way to conclude a description of the winter season?

In your conclusion, summarize the essence of the winter season and leave the reader with a lasting impression of what makes winter special or unique.

How can I make my description of winter stand out and feel unique?

Focus on the distinctive elements of winter that resonate with you. Highlight what sets this season apart in your eyes, whether it’s the serenity of falling snow or the festive spirit of the holidays.

Any tips for editing and polishing my winter descriptions?

After writing, carefully review your work for clarity, coherence, and conciseness. Eliminate unnecessary words and ensure your descriptions are engaging and captivating for your audience.

In the tapestry of literature, the winter season serves as a remarkable thread, weaving its unique charm into the fabric of storytelling.

As we conclude this exploration of how to describe winter in writing , we are reminded of the enduring power of words to evoke the beauty, complexity, and emotions of this enchanting season.

Through vivid imagery, sensory details, and the exploration of winter’s impact on both the environment and the human experience, we have glimpsed the magic of this time of year.

The icy landscapes, cozy firesides, and moments of introspection have been laid bare through the art of the written word, inviting readers to partake in the wonders of winter.

In the hands of a skilled writer, winter becomes more than just a season—it becomes a canvas upon which stories are painted with the brushstrokes of imagination, where the snowflakes themselves whisper secrets and the chill in the air holds untold mysteries.

The ability to describe winter in writing is a precious gift, allowing us to share the enchantment of this season with the world and to celebrate its enduring allure.

How to Describe Spring Season in Writing (8 Important Steps)
Christmas story ideas Tips And Prompts
How To Describe Autumn Season In Writing (11 Steps,…
How To Describe Being Cold In Writing (11 Best Ways)
How To Describe Summer Season In Writing (8 Important Steps)
How To Describe A River In Writing (10 Best Ways)

How To Overcome Laziness In Writing (15 Best Ways)

Embarking on the writer’s journey is an odyssey of passion, creativity, and self-discovery. Yet, the formidable specter of laziness can cast shadows on this path, hindering the flow of ideas and stalling the progress of even the most dedicated wordsmiths. In this exploration of “How to Overcome Laziness in Writing,” we delve into the intricacies…

How To Describe A Classroom In Writing (13 Best Tips)

Stepping into the world of descriptive writing requires more than just the mastery of language; it demands an astute ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Among the myriad subjects worthy of exploration, the classroom stands as a captivating stage where the drama of learning unfolds. Describing a classroom in writing is an intricate…

How To Describe Eyes In Writing (13 Steps You Need To Know)

In the realm of storytelling, the eyes are not just windows to the soul; they are portals to a character’s deepest emotions, hidden secrets, and unique essence. Mastering the art of describing eyes in writing is akin to wielding a magic wand, allowing writers to paint vivid and evocative portraits that resonate with readers on…

How To Describe A Sunset In Writing (Words, Phrases & Metaphors)

Describing a sunset in writing is an exquisite journey into the realm of poetic expression and vivid imagery. Sunsets, with their ever-shifting colors, dramatic silhouettes, and ephemeral beauty, offer writers a profound opportunity to capture the magic of nature’s daily spectacle and transport readers into a world of emotion, sensory immersion, and contemplation. Through the…

How To Describe Voice In Writing (10 Steps You Need To Know)

The art of voice description is a masterful skill that adds depth, authenticity, and resonance to your characters and stories. Just as every person’s voice is a unique symphony of tones and inflections, so too are the voices of the characters you bring to life on the page. Understanding how to vividly describe these voices…

How To Describe A Smart Person (12 Best Ways You Need To Know)

Describing a smart person is a complex and nuanced endeavor that transcends conventional assessments of intelligence. It goes beyond mere numbers and academic accolades, delving into the intricacies of cognition, character, and the capacity to navigate the multifaceted landscape of human existence. In this exploration, we will embark on a journey to decipher the essence…

How to Describe the Wind in Writing (100 Words + Examples)

It can be a bit tricky to find the right words or phrases to make your readers see and feel the wind.

Here is how to describe the wind in writing:

Describe the wind in writing by using sensory language to evoke its force, sound, temperature, effect, direction, time of day, and personified traits. Each description should enhance the narrative, helping to set the scene, build atmosphere, and engage the reader.

In this guide, we’ll discuss all the different ways to describe wind based on its force, sound, speed, and more.

Describing Wind by Its Force

Cartoon sun and wind - How to describe the wind in writing

Table of Contents

The force of the wind can dramatically change the perception of a scene.

The contrast between a gentle breeze and a violent gale is not just a measure of intensity.

But can also signify changing moods, symbolize emotional shifts, or foreshadow significant events.

Here is how to do it:

Gentle : A gentle wind softly touches, a delicate interaction with the environment. Example: “The gentle wind caressed the petals of the blooming flowers, their fragrance subtly wafting in the air.”
Light : A light breeze is almost playful, just strong enough to stir the leaves. Example: “A light wind tugged at her hair as she sat by the river, the tranquil scene filling her with peace.”
Calm : A calm wind denotes tranquility and serenity, ideal for peaceful settings. Example: “The calm wind moved lazily through the tall grass, making it sway like waves in a calm sea.”
Whispering : A whispering wind is quiet, giving a sense of intimacy and closeness. Example: “The whispering wind carried the melody of the distant lullaby, lulling the town to sleep.”
Soothing : A soothing wind provides relief or comfort. Example: “The soothing wind was a balm against the harsh summer heat, its gentle caress reviving his spirits.”
Blustery : A blustery wind is strong and cold, often associated with the autumn and winter months. Example: “The blustery wind cut through his jacket, making him shiver as he trod the leaf-strewn path.”
Howling : A howling wind is fierce, invoking images of storms or tempests. Example: “The howling wind made the old house creak ominously, its eerie tune setting the mood for the night.”
Fierce : A fierce wind indicates a wild and uncontrolled force. Example: “The fierce wind shook the window panes, a testament to the storm’s power.”
Wild : Wild wind suggests a sense of chaos and lack of control. Example: “The wild wind tossed the ship like a toy, waves crashing over the deck.”
Gusty : Gusty winds are strong and sudden, capable of causing brief moments of disarray. Example: “The gusty wind snatched the papers from his hands, scattering them in every direction.”

Describing Wind by Its Sound

The sound of the wind is often used to set the atmosphere of a scene.

From the silent rustling of leaves to the ominous howling in a storm, the sonic quality of wind can bring your writing to life.

Soft : A soft wind might be barely audible, adding a sense of tranquility. Example: “The soft rustle of the wind through the trees was a soothing backdrop to their quiet conversation.”
Hushed : A hushed wind is a secret whisper, barely noticeable. Example: “A hushed breeze stirred the silent forest, the only sign of life in the deep wilderness.”
Silent : A silent wind might not make any sound, but its effects can be seen or felt. Example: “The silent wind danced with the dunes, shifting the desert landscape as if alive.”
Quiet : A quiet wind does not overpower other sounds, acting as a subtle background note. Example: “The quiet wind murmured through the leaves, a soft accompaniment to the chorus of singing birds.”
Noisy : A noisy wind is boisterous, drawing attention to its presence. Example: “The noisy wind rustled the newspapers, alerting the alley cat of someone’s approach.”
Roaring : A roaring wind has a deep, loud sound, often associated with storms or extreme weather. Example: “The roaring wind was deafening, drowning out all other sounds.”
Screaming : A screaming wind gives the impression of high intensity or danger. Example: “The wind screamed around them, a chilling prelude to the approaching hurricane.”
Howling : A howling wind is loud and sorrowful, invoking a sense of loneliness or fear. Example: “The howling wind seemed to voice the loneliness of the old mansion, its chilling song echoing in the empty rooms.”
Whistling : A whistling wind creates high-pitched sounds as it passes through narrow spaces. Example: “The wind whistled through the bare branches, a lonely melody in the frigid winter air.”
Moaning : A moaning wind can suggest discomfort or eeriness. Example: “The wind moaned through the ruined tower, its ghostly sighs stirring tales of lost battles and ancient sorrows.”

Describing Wind by Its Speed

The speed of the wind can influence the rhythm and pacing of your writing.

Slow winds might suggest a leisurely pace, while fast winds can bring energy and excitement.

Slow : A slow wind suggests a relaxed or languid mood. Example: “The slow wind moved lazily across the field, the daisies bending and swaying in a slow dance.”
Lazy : A lazy wind has a lackadaisical quality, perfect for a calm, sunny afternoon. Example: “A lazy wind drifted through the orchard, the scent of ripe apples carried in its wake.”
Languid : A languid wind is slow and relaxed, hinting at tranquility and leisure. Example: “The languid breeze that wafted from the sea brought a sense of calm and serenity.”
Meandering : A meandering wind takes its time, as though it’s enjoying the journey rather than rushing towards a destination. Example: “The meandering wind played amidst the autumn leaves, carrying them on a leisurely dance.”
Drifting : A drifting wind is unhurried and aimless, adding a dreamlike quality to the scene. Example: “The drifting wind carried the scent of lilacs, its sweet perfume invoking memories of past summers.”
Fast : A fast wind is full of energy, ideal for scenes of action or urgency. Example: “The fast wind whipped her hair around her face as she raced down the hill.”
Quick : A quick wind might signal an abrupt change or a breathless moment. Example: “The quick wind brought the first hint of the storm, the air suddenly heavy with tension.”
Swift : A swift wind brings movement and flow to the scene, emphasizing speed and motion. Example: “The swift wind carried the fallen petals, creating a blizzard of cherry blossoms.”
Rushing : A rushing wind suggests urgency or turmoil. Example: “The rushing wind tore through the narrow streets, a harbinger of the tempest to come.”
Speeding : A speeding wind signifies rapid movement and can be used to convey a sense of excitement or danger. Example: “The speeding wind roared in his ears as he plummeted towards the ground, his parachute trailing behind him.”

Describing Wind by Its Temperature

The temperature of the wind can greatly influence the overall feeling of a scene.

Whether a warm summer breeze or a frigid winter gust, the wind’s temperature can evoke a range of emotions and sensations in the reader.

Warm : A warm wind suggests comfort and the promise of balmy weather. Example: “The warm wind, heavy with the scent of blooming jasmine, hinted at the approaching summer.”
Hot : A hot wind can be oppressive, often associated with desert or drought conditions. Example: “The hot wind carried the sting of the sand, searing any exposed skin.”
Cool : A cool wind is often refreshing, a welcome relief from the heat. Example: “The cool wind that rustled the palm leaves brought momentary relief from the tropical heat.”
Cold : A cold wind might suggest discomfort or harsh weather conditions. Example: “The cold wind gnawed at their cheeks, turning them a rosy pink.”
Chilling : A chilling wind often connotes something ominous or foreboding. Example: “The chilling wind blew through the graveyard, making the mourners shiver uncontrollably.”
Icy : An icy wind is not only cold but also piercing, cutting through layers of clothing. Example: “The icy wind cut through her coat like a knife, making her shudder with cold.”
Frigid : A frigid wind can suggest extreme cold, often associated with winter or high-altitude settings. Example: “The frigid wind howled across the snow-covered mountains, stinging any exposed skin.”
Scorching : A scorching wind is intensely hot, like being in an oven or near a fire. Example: “The scorching wind was like a wall of heat, making the mere act of breathing a challenge.”
Refreshing : A refreshing wind is cool and invigorating, often associated with spring or morning breezes. Example: “The refreshing wind stirred the wildflowers, carrying their sweet scent across the meadow.”
Biting : A biting wind is harsh and painful, carrying an insinuation of discomfort or hostility. Example: “The biting wind whipped around them, making every step a battle against the elements.”

Describing Wind by Its Effects

Another way to describe the wind is by the impact it has on the surrounding environment.

This can provide a vivid, indirect way of conveying the strength or character of the wind.

Rustling : A rustling wind gently stirs leaves and grass. Example: “The rustling wind stirred up the autumn leaves, creating a colorful whirlwind.”
Whipping : A whipping wind moves with force, capable of causing disarray. Example: “The whipping wind tore at their clothes, making it hard to move forward.”
Caressing : A caressing wind moves gently, like a lover’s touch. Example: “The caressing wind played with her hair, sending shivers down her spine.”
Tugging : A tugging wind pulls at things, providing a sense of its strength. Example: “The tugging wind pulled at his hat, threatening to send it flying.”
Stirring : A stirring wind causes slight movement, especially in water or loose particles like sand or dust. Example: “The stirring wind created tiny ripples across the pond, disturbing the otherwise mirror-like surface.”
Sweeping : A sweeping wind suggests broad, fast movement over a large area. Example: “The sweeping wind cleared the fog, revealing the breathtaking vista of the valley below.”
Roaring : A roaring wind gives an impression of intensity and might. Example: “The roaring wind stripped the trees of their autumn leaves, leaving the branches bare and exposed.”
Dancing : A dancing wind moves unpredictably, swirling and changing direction. Example: “The dancing wind swirled the snowflakes into intricate patterns, as if orchestrating a ballet of the elements.”
Carrying : A carrying wind can transport scents, sounds, or smaller objects over distances. Example: “The carrying wind brought the distant sound of church bells, drifting on the air like a sacred melody.”
Buffeting : A buffeting wind strikes repeatedly and forcefully, causing everything in its path to shake or rattle. Example: “The buffeting wind rattled the old window frames, their constant clattering a testament to the storm’s fury.”

Describing Wind by Its Direction

The direction of the wind can have significant implications for your narrative, from determining the movement of clouds to hinting at changes in weather or seasons.

Here is how to describe the wind by its direction:

North : A north wind, often cold, can signify the arrival of winter or a cooling trend. Example: “The north wind carried the scent of snow, a chilling harbinger of the approaching winter.”
South : A south wind is typically warm, often suggesting the onset of spring or summer. Example: “The south wind, laden with the heady fragrance of blooming roses, heralded the arrival of a sultry summer.”
East : An east wind can be seen as bringing change or new beginnings. Example: “The east wind brought the first light of dawn, casting long shadows on the silent town.”
West : A west wind often carries the connotation of ending or closure. Example: “The west wind carried the last notes of the song, echoing the sun’s farewell as it dipped below the horizon.”
Upland : An upland wind moves uphill, suggesting effort or challenge. Example: “The upland wind whispered encouraging words in her ear as she climbed the steep hill.”
Downland : A downland wind moves downhill, hinting at ease or relaxation. Example: “The downland wind guided the fallen leaves on their journey to the valley.”
Seaward : A seaward wind moves towards the sea, often evoking a sense of longing or adventure. Example: “The seaward wind filled their sails, drawing them towards the vast, unexplored ocean.”
Landward : A landward wind moves towards land, typically associated with feelings of safety or return. Example: “The landward wind carried the familiar scent of pine and woodsmoke, a promise of home.”
Incoming : An incoming wind moves towards the observer, indicating the approach of something. Example: “The incoming wind carried the distant rumble of thunder, a stark warning of the storm’s approach.”
Outgoing : An outgoing wind moves away from the observer, often signaling departure or relief. Example: “The outgoing wind took the last traces of the forest fire, the air finally clear and breathable.”

Describing Wind by Its Time of Day

The time of day can also influence how the wind is perceived, adding an additional layer of nuance to your descriptions.

Morning : A morning wind suggests freshness and the beginning of a new day. Example: “The morning wind, cool and crisp, breathed life into the sleepy town.”
Noon : A noon wind often conveys the intensity of the midday sun. Example: “The noon wind, hot and dry, made the mirages dance on the distant horizon.”
Afternoon : An afternoon wind can signal a gradual easing of the day’s heat. Example: “The afternoon wind brought welcome relief, stirring the lethargic summer air.”
Evening : An evening wind often indicates the transition from day to night. Example: “The evening wind carried the twilight song of the birds, an enchanting serenade as day gave way to night.”
Night : A night wind is typically associated with mystery, calm, or the unknown. Example: “The night wind whispered tales of forgotten times, its hushed voice blending with the rustle of the ancient trees.”
Dawn : A dawn wind implies new beginnings or hope. Example: “The dawn wind stirred the sea into a shimmering canvas, painting the first light of day in vibrant hues of orange and gold.”
Dusk : A dusk wind carries the end of the day and the onset of the evening. Example: “The dusk wind rustled the falling leaves, echoing the sun’s farewell as it dipped below the horizon.”
Midnight : A midnight wind can evoke the depth of the night and the mysteries it holds. Example: “The midnight wind carried the eerie howls from the distance, its chilling message clear in the silent night.”
Daybreak : A daybreak wind suggests renewal or a fresh start. Example: “The daybreak wind carried the scent of dew-kissed grass, a subtle hint of the world awakening to a new day.”
Twilight : A twilight wind signifies transition or change, often bringing a sense of calm. Example: “The twilight wind stirred the lavender fields, their soothing scent bringing a serene end to the day.”

Describing Wind by Its Smell

Scents carried by the wind can help set the scene and evoke strong emotions and memories in your readers.

Here are a few ways you can describe wind by its smell:

Salt-tinged : A wind that carries the smell of the sea. Example: “A salt-tinged wind swept across the deck, instantly transporting him back to his childhood summers by the ocean.”
Pine-scented : A wind carrying the aroma of pine forests. Example: “The pine-scented wind was a refreshing balm, cleaning the city smog from her lungs.”
Smoky : A wind that carries the smell of smoke, indicating a fire. Example: “The smoky wind stung their eyes and throats, a cruel herald of the approaching wildfire.”
Floral : A wind filled with the scent of flowers. Example: “A floral wind drifted through the open window, the intoxicating perfume of the garden mingling with the crisp linen sheets.”
Dusty : A wind that carries the smell of dust or dry earth. Example: “The dusty wind was a tangible reminder of the long, parched summer.”
Rain-soaked : A wind carrying the fresh smell of rain or an approaching storm. Example: “The rain-soaked wind promised a respite from the relentless heat.”
Herb-laden : A wind filled with the smell of herbs, indicating a nearby garden or meadow. Example: “The herb-laden wind carried notes of lavender and rosemary, a comforting reminder of home.”
Citrusy : A wind carrying the zesty aroma of citrus fruits. Example: “A citrusy wind drifted from the orange groves, filling the afternoon with a tangy sweetness.”
Decaying : A wind that carries the smell of decay, indicating rot or death. Example: “The decaying wind held the grim scent of the battlefield, a chilling testament to the day’s losses.”
Spicy : A wind filled with the scent of spices, indicating a nearby marketplace or kitchen. Example: “The spicy wind was thick with the promise of delicious meals, making her stomach growl in anticipation.”

Describing Wind by Its Feeling

Describing the wind by its physical sensation on a character’s skin can help immerse the reader in the scene.

Stinging : A wind that is harsh and biting. Example: “The stinging wind battered his face, each gust like a slap of cold, wet canvas.”
Tickling : A light wind that playfully brushes against the skin. Example: “The tickling wind teased her bare arms, leaving goosebumps in its wake.”
Caressing : A gentle wind that softly touches the skin. Example: “The caressing wind was a tender lover, its soft touch bringing comfort to her weary body.”
Slapping : A strong, abrupt wind. Example: “The slapping wind caught her off guard, its sudden force nearly knocking her off her feet.”
Grazing : A gentle wind barely noticeable on the skin. Example: “The grazing wind was a soft sigh against her cheek, a barely-there touch that hinted at the storm’s retreat.”
Biting : A cold, harsh wind that feels as though it’s biting into the skin. Example: “The biting wind gnawed at his fingertips, the relentless cold seeping through his gloves.”
Scratching : A wind carrying sand or tiny debris that feels abrasive on the skin. Example: “The scratching wind was a desert beast, its sandy claws scraping against his exposed skin.”
Soothing : A wind that brings relief or comfort. Example: “The soothing wind was a welcome respite from the stifling heat, its gentle caress cooling her sunburnt skin.”
Clammy : A wind that is damp and cold. Example: “The clammy wind clung to her clothes, the damp chill seeping into her bones.”
Prickling : A wind that makes the skin tingle, often due to cold or static. Example: “The prickling wind was a ghost’s touch, its chilling caress raising goosebumps on her skin.”

Here is a video on how to describe a windy day:

How Do You Personify Wind?

Personification is a powerful literary device that gives human characteristics to non-human entities.

When it comes to the wind, personification can be an excellent tool to create vivid imagery, build atmosphere, and engage readers on a deeper level.

Consider these techniques to personify the wind:

Whispering : Giving the wind the ability to whisper can make it seem secretive or intimate. Example: “The wind whispered through the treetops, carrying secrets from one part of the forest to another.”
Laughing : A laughing wind can express joy, freedom, or mischief. Example: “The wind laughed in the open fields, playfully rustling the wildflowers as it passed.”
Singing : When the wind sings, it creates a sense of harmony or melody. Example: “The wind sang a lullaby, its soothing hum gently lulling the world to sleep.”
Mourning : A mourning wind carries an impression of sadness or loss. Example: “The wind mourned through the empty streets, a sorrowful echo of the town’s former life.”
Dancing : A dancing wind implies movement, celebration, or unpredictability. Example: “The wind danced through the autumn leaves, twirling them in a whirl of gold and red.”
Roaring : A roaring wind can depict anger, might, or wildness. Example: “The wind roared across the desolate plains, venting its fury on the barren landscape.”
Caressing : If the wind is caressing something, it gives a sense of gentleness or affection. Example: “The wind caressed the waves, leaving a trail of shimmering ripples in its wake.”
Teasing : A teasing wind suggests playfulness and lightness. Example: “The wind teased her hair, tossing it this way and that in a playful game.”
Sighing : A sighing wind can convey disappointment, relief, or resignation. Example: “The wind sighed through the abandoned corridors, echoing the despair left behind.”
Chasing : A chasing wind implies speed, pursuit, or play. Example: “The wind chased the fallen leaves, their rustling flight a merry chase across the park.”

Final Thoughts: How to Describe the Wind in Writing

When you describe wind in your story, try to link your description to the plot, theme, characters, and specific scene.

Everything should tie into the same knotted storyline.

How To Describe a House in Writing (21 Tips for Beginners)
400+ Words to Describe a Flower Garden: Best Writers Guide
How to Describe a Sunset in Writing: 100 Best Words & Phrases
How to Describe a Ghost in Writing (Tips, Words, Examples)

Craft and Criticism
Fiction and Poetry
News and Culture
Lit Hub Radio
Reading Lists

Literary Criticism
Craft and Advice
In Conversation
On Translation
Short Story
From the Novel
Bookstores and Libraries
Film and TV
Art and Photography
Freeman’s
The Virtual Book Channel
Behind the Mic
Beyond the Page
The Cosmic Library
The Critic and Her Publics
Emergence Magazine
Fiction/Non/Fiction
First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing
Future Fables
The History of Literature
I’m a Writer But
Just the Right Book
Lit Century
The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan
New Books Network
Tor Presents: Voyage Into Genre
Windham-Campbell Prizes Podcast
Write-minded
The Best of the Decade
Best Reviewed Books
BookMarks Daily Giveaway
The Daily Thrill
CrimeReads Daily Giveaway

News, Notes, Talk

Let it snow: 6 of the best descriptions of winter weather in literature.

Oh, the weather outside is frightful! But the reading is so delightful… Weather (sorry) or not you love the snow—blanketing your driveway, stalling your subway lines—it’s hard to deny that there have been some pretty darn good descriptions of it in literature, the kind that make you want to curl up by the fire (or, in my case, the space heater). Personally, I think I like winter weather best when it’s on the page and not the thing standing between me and the closest bar or the corner bodega when I’m out of popcorn. In an attempt to reframe the cold months ahead for myself, I have assembled some of the most beautiful/relatable descriptions of snow I could find in fiction. Perhaps now I will think of it as one of these instead of being irrationally irritated by Mother Nature’s cruel attempts to curb my snacking and my social life. So, here we go: let it snow! Sit down with these delightfully icy passages, and keep the hot cocoa coming.

From Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina :

At first she was unable to read. To begin with she was bothered by the bustle and movement; then, when the train started moving, she could not help listening to the noises; then the snow that beat against the left-hand window and stuck to the glass, and the sight of the conductor passing by, all bundled up and covered with snow on one side, and the talk about the terrible blizzard outside, distracted her attention. Further on it was all the same; the same jolting and knocking, the same snow on the window, the same quick transitions from steaming heat to cold and back to heat, the same flashing of the same faces in the semi-darkness, and the same voices, and Anna began to read and understand what she was reading.

From Italo Calvino’s If on a winter’s night a traveler :

So here I am walking along this empty surface that is the world. There is a wind grazing the ground, dragging with flurries of fine snow the last residue of the vanished world: a bunch of ripe grapes which seems just picked from the vine, an infant’s woolen bootee, a well-oiled hinge, a page that seems torn from a novel written in Spanish, with a woman’s name: Amaranta. Was it a few seconds ago that everything ceased to exist, or many centuries? I’ve already lost any sense of time.

From Ali Smith’s Winter :

And here instead’s another version of what was happening that morning, as if from a novel in which Sophia is the kind of character she’d choose to be, prefer to be, a character in a much more classic sort of story, perfectly honed and comforting, about how sombre yet bright the major-symphony of winter is and how beautiful everything looks under a high frost, how every grassblade is enhanced and silvered into individual beauty by it, how even the dull tarmac of the roads, the paving under our feet, shines when the weather’s been cold enough and how something at the heart of us, at the heart of all our cold and frozen states, melts when we encounter a time of peace on earth, goodwill to all men; a story in which there is no room for severed heads; a work in which Sophia’s perfectly honed minor-symphony modesty and narrative decorum complement the story she’s in with the right kind of quiet wisdom-from-experience ageing-female status, making it a story that’s thoughtful, dignified, conventional in structure thank God, the kind of quality literary fiction where the slow drift of snow across the landscape is merciful, has a perfect muffling decorum of its own, snow falling to whiten, soften, blur and prettify even further a landscape where there are no heads divided from bodies hanging around in the air or anywhere, either new ones, from new atrocities or murders or terrorisms, or old ones, left over from old historic atrocities and murders and terrorisms and bequeathed to the future as if in old French Revolution baskets, their wickerwork brown with the old dried blood, placed on the doorsteps of the neat and central-heating-interactive houses of now with notes tied to the handles saying please look after this head thank you […]

From Donna Tartt’s The Secret History :

The snow in the mountains was melting and Bunny had been dead for several weeks before we came to understand the gravity of our situation.

From Kelly Link’s Stranger Things Happen :

The next day it was snowing and he went out for a pack of cigarettes and never came back. You sat on the patio drinking something warm and alcoholic, with nutmeg in it, and the snow fell on your shoulders. You were wearing a short-sleeved T-shirt; you were pretending that you weren’t cold, and that your lover would be back soon. You put your finger on the ground and then stuck it in your mouth. The snow looked like sugar, but it tasted like nothing at all.

From Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol :

Holly, mistletoe, red berries, ivy, turkeys, geese, game, poultry, brawn, meat, pigs, sausages, oysters, pies, puddings, fruit, and punch, all vanished instantly. So did the room, the fire, the ruddy glow, the hour of night, and they stood in the city streets on Christmas morning where (for the weather was severe) the people made a rough, but brisk and not unpleasant kind of music, in scraping the snow from the pavement in front of their dwellings, and from the tops of their houses, whence it was mad delight to the boys to see it come plumping down into the road below, and splitting into artificial little snow-storms.

The house fronts looked black enough, and the windows blacker, contrasting with the smooth white sheet of snow upon the roofs, and with the dirtier snow upon the ground; which last deposit had been ploughed up in deep furrows by the heavy wheels of carts and wagons; furrows that crossed and re-crossed each other hundreds of times where the great streets branched off; and made intricate channels, hard to trace, in the thick yellow mud and icy water. The sky was gloomy, and the shortest streets were choked up with a dingy mist, half thawed, half frozen, whose heavier particles descended in a shower of sooty atoms, as if all the chimneys in Great Britain had, by one consent, caught fire, and were blazing way to their dear hearts’ content. There was nothing very cheerful in the climate of the town, and yet was there an air of cheerfulness abroad that the clearest summer air and brightest summer sun might have endeavoured to diffuse in vain.

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)
Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
Click to print (Opens in new window)

to the Lithub Daily

April 12, 2024.

How fiction can re-orient our sense of apocalypse
Tristan Foster interviews Esther Kinsky
Sarah Aziza on language in the face of genocide

Lit hub Radio

RSS - Posts

Literary Hub

Created by Grove Atlantic and Electric Literature

How to Pitch Lit Hub

Advertisers: Contact Us

Support Lit Hub - Become A Member

Become a Lit Hub Supporting Member : Because Books Matter

For the past decade, Literary Hub has brought you the best of the book world for free—no paywall. But our future relies on you. In return for a donation, you’ll get an ad-free reading experience , exclusive editors’ picks, book giveaways, and our coveted Joan Didion Lit Hub tote bag . Most importantly, you’ll keep independent book coverage alive and thriving on the internet.

Become a member for as low as $5/month

Describe The Weather In Writing With Better Vocabulary

When you describe the weather in writing, you set the scene for your story or a part of your story.

It’s an opportunity to show readers the setting rather than tell them about the weather using a couple of quick adjectives.

Using highly descriptive or figurative language and a variety of grammar structures helps you paint the picture vividly in a reader’s mind.

In almost every story, both fiction and nonfiction, there is usually at least one reference to the weather.

In This Article

How to describe the weather in writing

We all know this famous opening line from Edward Bulwer-Lytton’s 1830 novel, Paul Clifford.

It was a dark and stormy night.

Many have criticized the phrase, and Writer’s Digest went as far as to call it the literary poster child for bad story starters.

The main issue is that it uses two very weak adjectives: dark and stormy. Neither of them is usefully descriptive.

The second problem with the phrase is that it starts with a grammatical expletive .

When writing about the weather, using it was, or there was is a common writing fault. It’s because we so often refer to the weather as it.

But few people take into account what follows Bulwer-Lytton’s famous clause. It’s a pity because the complete sentence is a wonderful example of how to describe the weather in writing.

It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents—except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which swept up the streets (for it is in London that our scene lies), rattling along the housetops, and fiercely agitating the scanty flame of the lamps that struggled against the darkness.

He uses descriptive noun phrases , strong verbs, and powerful adjectives.

The combination of these three elements paints a vivid picture for readers.

Choosing your vocabulary

You can find many lists of common and unusual words to describe the weather, so you have plenty of choices.

But you should avoid words that are too simplistic. It was hot, cold, windy, or rainy are all very weak expressions.

But if you describe the heat, the cold, the wind, or the rain with noun phrases, you can improve these easily.

The sun started baking early across the plains, delivering a scorching promise for the day ahead.

The cruel icy wind cut like a knife across her cheeks.

Rain, as always, arrived too little, too late to save the crops.

Words that are not widely understood are also worth avoiding. While it’s interesting to find new words, not all of them are useful.

A good example is petrichor. It is the smell or scent of rain arriving after a period of dry weather.

But it is difficult to use, and it might send readers hunting for a dictionary.

The petrichor gave a hint of hope to the farmers.

It would be better to use a descriptive phrase.

The sweet far off scent of rain on dying grass gave hope to the farmers.

Brontide is another, meaning the sound of distant thunder or rumblings of an earth tremor. Again, it’s a great word to know, but with very limited use in writing.

Try this simple formula

Anytime you need to write about the weather, keep this little trick in mind.

Start with a noun phrase, use a strong verb , then add a descriptive clause .

You also need to describe the noun and verb with adjectives and adverbs.

Here’s a quick example.

The heavy dark clouds rolled slowly and low across the parched pastures, but they were heartbreakers, as not a drop of rain fell before the cruel wind carried them away.

It’s an easy way to make sure you avoid the grammatical expletive and weak adjectives.

You can also experiment with similes or metaphors . For example, raining cats and dogs.

Use verbs that sound like the weather

Onomatopoeic verbs and words are perfect for describing the weather because they make a sound.

Here are a few examples to illustrate sound words.

The pitter-patter of raindrops.

Thunder rumbled overhead.

Light hail pinged on the window pane.

With each step, the fresh snow crunched underfoot.

A bolt of lightning cracked across the night sky.

A cold north wind hissed through the trees.

A sudden boom of thunder forewarned us of the approaching storm.

Verbs and words like these are extremely useful because they are action words and highly descriptive.

This article is not a lesson or lecture on how to describe the weather in writing.

It’s purely a reminder that you can always improve.

I have listed a few ideas above, but there are many more ways you can make the weather more interesting.

All it takes is to remember that the setting for a scene or a story needs careful thought and imagination.

But if there are two key takeaways from my article, they are these.

1. Avoid using the grammatical expletive when referencing the weather.

2. Use noun phrases and strong verbs.

If you do those two things, the rest of your weather scene setting will come very easily.

Related reading: Words To Avoid In Writing That Say Nothing

About The Author

Derek Haines

Reaching Out To You Or Contacting You? Who Gets A Reply?

Learn How You Can Maintain Good Tense Control In Your Writing

How To Avoid Repetition In Writing In A Long Manuscript

Privacy Overview

KathySteinemann.com: Free Resources for Writers and Poets

Word lists, cheat sheets, and sometimes irreverent reviews of writing rules. kathy steinemann is the author of the writer's lexicon series..

1000+ Ways to Describe Snow Part 1: A Word List for Writers

Snow: Supernatural?

“The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of a world and wake up in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment then where is it to be found?” ~ J. B. Priestly

Where is enchantment to be found? In stories, and some of those stories may become even more enchanting with the inclusion of snow.

Today’s post is the first of two that offer ways to incorporate snow in creative writing.

See also 1000+ Ways to Describe Snow Part 2 .

Adjectives to Describe Snow

Adjectives are often the first resource exploited by writers. As you experiment with words in this section, heed opinion adjectives and stacked modifiers .

A abominable, abundant, accumulated, advancing, ageless, airborne, alpine, ankle-deep, appalling, approaching, arctic, artificial, autumnal

B bad, barren, beautiful , belated, belly-deep, billowed, billowing, biting, blasted, bleak, blinding, bloodstained, bonnie, bottomless, bright, brittle, bumpy, bygone

C changeless, chaotic, cheerless, chest-deep, chilling, choppy, clammy, clean, cloud-soft, cohesive, cold, compacted, compressed, concealing, congealed, constant, continuous, cottony, crisp, cruel, crumbly, crunchy, crusted, crusty, crystalline, cushiony

D and E damp, dazzling, deathly, deep, dense, desolate, dingy, dirty, distant, domed, downy, dreaded, dreary, drifting, dry, dusty, dwindling, early, elusive, encircling, encrusted, endless, enveloping, ephemeral, eternal, evanescent, everlasting, evil, extraordinary

F fake, fallen, falling, faux, feathery, featureless, fierce, filmy, filthy, fine, firm, flaky, fleecy, flinty, flocculent, floury, fluffy, flying, foamy, foggy, forbidding, forecasted, formidable, frequent, fresh, friable, frigid, frothy, fun, furious, furrowed

G gentle, ghostly, glacial, glaring, glassy, glazed, gleaming, glinting, glistening, glistering, glittering, gorgeous, gory, grainy, granular, granulated, gravely, grimy, gritty, groomed, grubby, gummy, gusting

H and I half-melted, hard, hardened, hated, heavy, high, hip-high, honeycombed, icy, immaculate, immeasurable, impassable, impending, implacable, incessant, indefatigable, inevitable, infernal, inhospitable, interminable, intermittent, inviting, iridescent

J to L jewel studded, knee -deep, lacy, lasting, late, layered, leaden, leftover, light, limitless, liquefied, looming, loose, lovely, low-lying, luminous, lumpy, lustrous

M to O magnificent, majestic, matted, mealy, measurable, melted, melting, merciless, miserable, moderate, moist, moonlit, muddied, muddy, mushy, nasty, nearby, neck-deep, never-ending, new, numbing, occasional, old, omnipresent, oncoming, orographic, overlying, overnight

P to R packed, patchy, pathless, pelting, penetrating, perennial, permanent, perpetual, persistent, phosphorescent, pillow-soft, pillowy, pitiless, plastic, plentiful, plowed, polluted, porous, powdered, powdery, pretty, pristine, prolonged, puffy, punctual, pure, raging, rain-saturated, receding, reflecting, refreshing, relentless, reliable, remaining, ridged, rimed, rippled, ruthless, rutted

Sa to Sm salty, sandy, savage, scant, scattered, sculpted, seamless, seasonal, seeping, semipermanent, serene, shadowy, shallow, sheeted, shifting, shiny, silent, silken, simulated, skiable, sleety, slick, slimy, slippery, sloshy, sludgy, smooth, smothering

So to Su soaked, sodden, soft, softening, soggy, soiled, solidified, soppy, sparkling, sparkly, sparse, spectral, spongy, spotless, spotty, spring, squeaky, star-studded, starlit, sticky, stifling, stinging, streaming, strong, sudden, sugary, summer, sun-kissed, sunless, sunlit, superincumbent, surrounding

T tempestuous, terrible, terrific, textured , thawing, thick, thin, threatening, toxic, track-filled, trackless, trampled, treacherous, twilit

U ubiquitous, unblemished, unbroken, uncleared, undisturbed, unending, uneven, unexpected, ungroomed, uninterrupted, uninviting, unmarked, unmarred, unpacked, unplowed, unpolluted, unpredictable, unpredicted, unrelenting, unseasonal, unspoiled, unstable, unstained, unsullied, unswept, untimely, untouched, untracked, unwelcome, unyielding

V to Y velvety, vengeful, violent, virgin, waterlogged, watery, waxy, well-trampled, wet, whispering, wild, windblown, wind-driven, windswept, winter, wispy, wondrous, wooly, year-round, yielding

Snow Similes and Metaphors

Sometimes a figure of speech adds the perfect touch. Be careful not to overdo, though. Provide enough imagery to stimulate the imagination, but not so much that you slow action or bore readers.

Watch everything and everyone around you. Pay attention to visual media, and note phrasing in books. Your scrutiny will inspire new ideas.

Here are a few phrases to stimulate your creativity.

a blanket of melancholy
a carpet of cotton batting
a colorless shroud
a crispy meringue tipped with brown
a fluffy featherbed
a garden of ice
a lacy tablecloth with flowers and grass peeping through
a landscape frosted with sweet whiteness
a serial killer, silent, stalking, waiting to thrust its cold knife into the countryside
a wooly white duvet
an avalanche of icy death
an onslaught of white, blinding and freezing
as cold as someone’s icy heart
as inevitable as polar nights
as quiet and soft as an angel’s wings
as rare as ice cubes in Hell
as sparse as the hair on someone’s balding skull
as welcome as rain at a summer barbeque
as white as someone’s lies
cookie-sized confetti
dirty lather soaping the city
disappearing as quickly as dew in the desert
feathers of white creating a downy nest in every hollow
fluttering white moths kissing noses and chins
muddy and slushy snow-gravy
powdered gems sparkling in the sun
soft as a lover’s kiss
sparkling gems floating onto flower and face
stardust sprinkling over a Milky Way of upturned faces
white concrete
white waves rippling over the fields

The Colors of Snow

Snow is often multicolored. Shadows, foreign substances, variable lighting, and other conditions change its tint. It might be shadow-dappled, blue-spattered, mud-stained, or smoke-streaked, for example.

Consider the following ten phrases as a foundation for creating multicolored descriptions of snow.

[insert color or colorful object]-dappled
[insert color or colorful object]-dotted
[insert color or colorful object]-flecked
[insert color or colorful object]-pocked
[insert color or colorful object]-spattered
[insert color or colorful object]-splattered
[insert color or colorful object]-spotted
[insert color or colorful object]-stained
[insert color or colorful object]-stippled
[insert color or colorful object]-streaked

If you need a single color, try one of the following.

A to M ashen, black, bloody, blue green, bluish, brown, brownish, candy-colored [due to algae growth], cement grey, crimson, down grey, empurpled, filthy grey, glare white, golden, green, grey, greyish, gritty grey, hoary (greyish white), mauve

O to Y off color, orange, pallid, pearlescent, pearly, pink, purple, red [from iron oxide], red with blood, roseate, rosy, ruddy, sidewalk grey, silver, silvery, sooty, watermelon pink [due to algae growth], white, yellow, yellowish

See also 1000+ Ways to Describe Colors .

Snow Scents

Although snow is frozen water and shouldn’t have an inherent smell, most people and animals can detect a snowstorm before it hits. Their noses respond to a number of factors, including the increase in humidity.

Characters will experience different olfactory stimuli depending on location and time period. A visitor to Disneyland could smell cinnamon from churros (What? Snow in Disneyland? Story fodder.) But a resident of the 1800s might smell coal fires.

If someone claims that snow smells like apple pie, they’re likely standing next to a bakery or Grandma’s cooling shelf.

The colder the temperature, the more subdued the scent of air. But snow still absorbs scents from the environment, especially when partially melted.

I have seen adjectives like the following used by writers when describing the scent of snow: fresh, fragrant, humid, odorous, perfumed, and stagnant.

However, English provides a myriad of words to choose from. Snow might smell like, reek of, or be redolent with the scent of:

A to D algae, almonds (cyanide), apple pie, bacon, a bakery, a barbeque, a barn, blood, booze, burning [leaves, plastic, rubber], brushfires, a busy highway, campfires, Christmas, cinnamon, clean laundry, coal fires, coffee, compost, decaying [fill in the blank], diesel, dirt, dog poop

E to M exhaust fumes, fire, fir trees, a forest, fresh laundry, gasoline, ghetto, gingerbread, Grandma’s kitchen, gunpowder, horse manure, incense, iron, jasmine, kitty litter, landfill, the mountains, mud, musk ox, musty leaves

O to W an oil refinery, an outhouse, ozone, peppermint, pig manure, pine trees, a polecat, pollution, a pulp mill, roasting [chicken, pork, turkey], rotten cabbage, sewer, skunk, smog, spruce trees, sulfur, Thanksgiving, vomit, warming cars, wastewater treatment plant, wet grass, woodsmoke, wolf, wolverine

Snow: So Much More Than Freezing Water

“We love the sight of the brown and ruddy earth; it is the color of life, while a snow-covered plain is the face of death. Yet snow is but the mask of the life-giving rain; it, too, is the friend of man, the tender, sculpturesque, immaculate, warming, fertilizing snow.” ~ John Burroughs

Does Your WIP Include Snow?

If your story unfolds in a desert, you could generate intrigue with the addition of wintry precipitation. What would cause snowflakes in the middle of the Sahara? Why would an SUV have ice encrusted on its undercarriage?

Are You Interested in More Word Lists and Writing Tips?

If you haven’t done so already, please subscribe to my blog . (The link will take you to the subscription widget at the top left of this post.)

I usually post two to five times monthly, and you can discontinue your subscription at any time.

10 thoughts on “ 1000+ Ways to Describe Snow Part 1: A Word List for Writers ”

I am writing a book based on a cold forest and I was really in search of some good metaphors and vocab which could elevate that particular part of the book and I think this page has really helped me a lot. Thank you so much, the selection of words and phrases is quiet unique here.

I’m so glad this post was helpful for you, Biren, and good luck with your book!

This is wonderful. Thanks so much.

Thanks for stopping by, Lori. Good luck with your writing!

Hello. I am writing a murder mystery that takes place in the Rocky Mountains. I live in ice and snow during the winter, and so appreciate this list of snow metaphors and descriptors!

My pleasure, Donna. Good luck with your murder mystery. Now is the perfect time of year to see, feel, hear, taste, and smell snow and ice — especially in the Rocky Mountains.

Kathy—This is just wonderful! You’ve demonstrated—with examples—the richness of associations a gifted writer can bring to her work.

Your post brings to mind Smilla’s Sense of Snow by Danish author, Peter Høeg. Have you read it? The flinty, intelligent heroine is from Greenland and part Eskimo. She is a deeply knowledgable about the properties of snow and uses that knowledge to solve a murder and ultimately expose a conspiracy to steal Greenland’s vast mineral riches. One of the first Scandi noir novels, it was also made into quite a good movie starring Julia Ormond and Gabriel Byrne.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385315147/

Thanks, Ruth. I hadn’t heard about the book until now. Sounds intriguing. The link you gave went to a page that shows it as unavailable for purchase, so I tracked it down and took the liberty of modifying the URL. Smilla’s Sense of Snow is now on my Amazon wish list.

I appreciate the heads-up!

Kathy – I always look forward to these wonderful descriptions for just about everything! When I get the emails that say “100 Ways to Describe…”, I always leap on top of it and open the web page up and save it to my bookmarks!!! I’m currently writing a book and your works help me in so many ways and you, as an Author, have inspired me to keep writing! Thank you for all that you do! You are AMAZING!

Thank you, and Have a wonderful Holiday! Rebecca Kroll

PS: I have both of your Lexicon books! I wish there were more!

Thanks, Rebecca. What a wonderful way to start my day — even better than coffee. Good luck with your writing, and you have a wonderful holiday too!

P.S. I’m working on The Writer’s Body Lexicon . It’ll be out early next year.

Comments are closed.

101 Words To Describe Weather

Writers know that using the weather in their descriptions is a great way to make stories more relatable. Use this comprehensive list of words that describe weather when you write.

Writers Write is a resource for writers and we have written about words that describe taste , smell , sound , and touch in previous posts. (We even have one for words that describe colours .) In this post, I have included words that describe weather.

Weather is a wonderful tool for writers. We can use it to foreshadow , create a mood , complicate a plot , show a character , and increase or decrease the pace of a story. We can even use it as a motif .

A setting without the weather is like a character without a wardrobe.

Remember that we need to describe weather through our characters’ interactions with their environments. We should not describe it like a weather report. You could show how cold it is by the clothes they choose to wear or mention the weather in dialogue.

Whatever you do, don’t leave it out. There are unintended consequences to a lack of setting , including a static character, a lack of atmosphere, an inability for the reader to relate to the place and time in the story, and a lack of details.

What Is Weather?

According to Oxford it is ‘the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.’

Words To Describe Weather

General words describing weather.

climate – the type of weather that a country or region has
climate change – changes in the earth’s weather, including changes in temperature, wind patterns and rainfall, especially the increase in the temperature of the earth’s atmosphere that is caused by the increase of particular gases, especially carbon dioxide
meteorology – the scientific study of weather
seasonal – suitable or typical of the time of year it is now
spell – a period when there is a particular type of weather
weather forecast – a report on likely weather conditions for a period of time in the future
zone – one of the large areas that the world is divided into according to its temperature

Words Describing Warm Weather

balmy – warm and pleasant
blistering – extremely hot in a way that is uncomfortable
dog days – the hottest days of the year
heatwave – a continuous period of very hot weather, especially when this is unusual
Indian summer – a period of warm weather in autumn
scorcher – an extremely hot day
sunny – not stormy or cloudy
thaw – ice and snow turns into water
the heat – very hot weather
tropical – like weather near the equator, climate that is frost-free

Words Describing Cold Weather

bleak – very cold and grey
biting – so cold that it makes you feel uncomfortable
brisk – fairly cold and a fairly strong wind is blowing
crisp – cold and dry
fresh – fairly cold and the wind is blowing
frosty – cold enough to produce frost
hard – a very cold winter
harsh – extremely cold and unpleasant
icy – very cold, like ice
raw – cold and unpleasant
snowy – covered with snow

Words Describing Pleasant Weather

calm – very little wind
clear – no clouds, rain, etc.
clement – pleasant because it is neither very hot nor very cold
cloudless – no clouds in the sky
equable – does not change very much
fair – pleasant and not raining
fine – sunny and not raining
pleasant – dry and neither very hot nor very cold
still – without wind
temperate – a temperate climate or region is never extremely hot or extremely cold
windless – without any wind

Words To Describe Unpleasant Weather

bone-dry – completely without water or moisture
fierce – very strong or severe
foul – unpleasant, with rain, snow, or wind
gale-force – an extremely strong wind
gusty – the wind blowing in gusts
humid – hot and wet in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable
muggy – warm in an unpleasant way because the air feels wet
murky – dark and unpleasant because of fog, clouds, etc.
severe – extremely unpleasant and likely to cause harm or damage
sultry – the air is hot and slightly wet
threatening – clouds, skies, or seas show that the weather is likely to be bad
torrential – rain falling in large amounts
unseasonable – not the type of weather that you expect in a particular season
windy – with a lot of wind

Words To Describe Wet & Cloudy Weather

bank – a large mass of cloud or fog
billow – a cloud that rises and moves in a large mass
blizzard – a snowstorm with very strong winds
cirrocumulus – small round clouds that form lines high in the sky
cirrostratus – a thin layer of cloud found very high in the sky
cirrus – a type of thin cloud found very high in the sky
cloudy – full of clouds
column – something that rises up into the air in a straight line
cumulonimbus – a mass of very tall thick cloud that usually brings rain and sometimes thunder
cumulus – a large low white cloud that is round at the top and flat at the bottom
dull – when there are a lot of clouds and it is rather dark
fog – a thick cloud that forms close to the ground or to water and is difficult to see through (fog is thicker than mist)
fogbound – not able to operate normally because of thick fog
foggy – full of fog or covered with fog
gather – if clouds gather, they start to appear and cover part of the sky
grey – when it is not very bright, because there is a lot of cloud
hurricane – a violent storm with very strong winds
inclement – unpleasantly cold or wet
lower – if clouds lower, they are very dark, as if a storm is coming
mist – small drops of liquid in the air
misty – lots of mist in the air
nimbus – a dark grey rain cloud
overcast – a sky completely full of clouds
pall – cloud that covers an area and makes it darker
pea souper – thick low cloud that prevents you from seeing anything
scud – clouds moving quickly
sea mist – a thin low cloud that comes onto the land from the sea
steam- the wet substance that forms on windows and mirrors when wet air suddenly becomes hot or cold
storm cloud – a very dark cloud
squall – a sudden violent gust of wind or localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet.
thundercloud – a storm cloud producing thunder
tsunami – an extremely large wave in the sea
typhoon – a violent tropical storm with very strong winds
vapour – very small drops of water or other liquids in the air that make the air feel wet
vog – smog that contains dust and gas from volcanoes

Words To Describe Changes In Weather

break – if the weather breaks, it changes unexpectedly, and usually becomes worse
break through – if the sun breaks through the clouds, it appears from behind them
brighten up – if the weather brightens up, it becomes sunnier
clear up – if the weather clears up, the clouds or rain go away
close in – if the weather closes in, it becomes unpleasant
cloud – to become darker because grey clouds are forming in the sky
ease – if bad weather such as wind or rain eases, it becomes less strong
fickle – weather that is fickle changes often and unexpectedly
lift – if something such as cloud or fog lifts, the weather improves and you can see clearly again
melt away – if ice or snow melts away, it changes into water as it gets warmer
thaw – if the weather thaws, it becomes warmer and causes ice or snow to change into liquid
track – if weather tracks in a particular direction, it moves in that direction

The Last Word

I hope these words that describe weather help you with your writing.

If you’re looking for help with describing setting, buy our Setting Up The Setting Workbook .

1 thought on “101 Words To Describe Weather”

And nowadays there’s also Pyrocumulonimbus.

Comments are closed.

Get 25% OFF new yearly plans in our Spring Sale

Features for Creative Writers
Features for Work
Features for Higher Education
Features for Teachers
Features for Non-Native Speakers
Learn Blog Grammar Guide Community Events FAQ
Grammar Guide

Weather Symbolism in Fiction Literature: Learn How to Use It

Kyle A. Massa

As I write this article, it’s raining. Through my window, I see the outline of trees dancing in the wind. The occasional car rolls by, momentarily illuminating the slick road before the world returns to darkness. I don’t think I’ll be going for a run today.

In my opinion, weather is one of the most interesting elements of fiction. A big storm or a sunny day can add symbolic meaning to one’s work. Furthermore, weather can underscore a feeling or mirror a dramatic conflict.

Weather is powerful, and today we’re going to examine a few ways to use it.

Weather as a Complicating Factor

Weather as mood, weather as symbolism, weather as all of the above, in conclusion.

Just like baseball games have rain-outs, stories have weather conditions that affect the outcome of events.

For an example from a classic, look no further than J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring . As the Fellowship sets out on their journey to Mt. Doom, they decide to take a treacherous pass through the Misty Mountains.

A fine plan… if only the weather co-operated. Instead, they encounter a snowstorm, falling rocks, and eerie noises on the wind. These harsh conditions force them to turn back and reroute their path through the Mines of Moria. That’s where they run into the Balrog, and where (spoiler) Gandalf falls to his doom.

So, as we can see, weather can complicate a hero’s journey or even alter its course. It’s uniquely suited to do so because fighting weather is nearly impossible, even in a fantasy world like Tolkien’s. If you need a complicating factor, you’ll find few more effective.

Free story time! Well, at least a few sentences of a story. Let’s start off like this…

Luna admired the twinkling sunlight peeking through the trees. The air surrounding her was mild and comforting, like floating in a warm bath.

If I’ve done my job right, you should feel relaxed. That’s the power of weather: in just two sentences, we can establish a distinct mood in our writing. Now, let’s examine the other end of the spectrum…

Luna peered at the sparse moonlight creeping through the trees. The wind wailed mournfully and set her shivering in an instant.

All that’s changed here is the weather, yet the mood is totally different.

I don’t know about you, but I always feel better when it’s sunny outside. Likewise, readers will end up with a particular feeling based on the weather of your story.

If you want readers to feel happy, describe a sunny day. If you want them to feel apprehensive, describe a stormy evening. Speaking of which…

Ever notice how many descriptions of weather can double as those of humans? That’s because weather and human emotion often overlap. A few examples:

Murph stormed into the store.
“I want more ice cream,” the little girl thundered.
His sunny optimism lit up the room.

Human emotion and weather are interconnected, even within the foundation of our language itself. As such, weather is an excellent tool for symbolizing emotion, and more.

William Shakespeare’s King Lear , for example, is one of the earliest examples of weather in fiction. When Lear wanders out into the wilds, a storm rolls in. The storm helps create a mood, yes. But it also goes deeper than that.

In this scene, Lear discusses his life with his Fool. He’s trying his best to understand the world around him and make sense of what’s happening with his kingdom and his daughters. Simultaneously, back in his castle things are going to hell.

Here, the chaos of the storm mirrors the chaos of the story. The weather symbolizes the wildness of the moment. It’s no coincidence that the storm dies down just as order is restored.

In your next book, consider underscoring a dramatic moment with symbolic weather. If the climax has an uncertain outcome, it will almost certainly be made more suspenseful by a storm. If your story has a happy ending, a sunny day can symbolize that fact nicely.

Or, if you want to leave your readers with a feeling of uncertainty, you might change your weather to overcast, with a chance of rain.

We’ve covered three ways to use weather in fiction. So why limit ourselves to just one per story? Why not use them all?

That’s what Neil Gaiman does in A Game of You , the fifth collected volume of his masterful Sandman comic book series. The story’s main character is a woman named Barbie (yes, like Barbie and Ken), who used to dream of being the princess of a fantasy realm when she was young.

When we meet her, however, she doesn’t dream at all. Barbie must descend back into her dreams to confront her own childhood (with the help of the titular Sandman, of course).

In the book’s final act, a hurricane descends upon New York City. The weather fulfills all three of our functions.

The hurricane is a complicating factor. Barbie’s friends are trying to buy her enough time to delve into her dreams and confront her past. However, when the hurricane threatens her safety, they must save her from the weather. One of Barbie’s friends, Wanda, even dies in the attempt.

The hurricane sets a clear mood: our story is in chaos and no one is safe. As the tension builds, the storm also builds in intensity, which heightens the emotions we’re already feeling.

The hurricane symbolizes Barbie’s inner turmoil. At its core, bad weather is an internal struggle. The earth provides us shelter, yet also destroys that shelter when natural disasters strike. The external weather symbolically mirrors the internal struggle of the main character. While the storm rages outside, Barbie battles her own past within her dreams. It’s symbolism like this that heightens an already exciting dramatic moment.

Though we don’t always consider it, weather is one of the most powerful tools in the writer’s toolbox. This is just about the only opportunity we’ll ever have to control the weather. So I say we should use it!

You can use ProWritingAid to improve your weather descriptions to set the mood in your novel. Use our Sensory Report to highlight which of the five senses you've used in a scene, then mix it up! Add some sound and taste descriptions to your weather.

Struggling to describe the weather in a poignant way? Try out our Paraphrase button to rewrite your sentence.

Be confident about grammar

Check every email, essay, or story for grammar mistakes. Fix them before you press send.

Kyle A. Massa is the author of the short fiction collection Monsters at Dusk and and the novel Gerald Barkley Rocks. He lives in upstate New York with his wife and their two cats. Learn more about Kyle and his work at his website, kyleamassa.com.

Get started with ProWritingAid

Drop us a line or let's stay in touch via :

Skip to primary navigation
Skip to main content
Skip to primary sidebar

FreelanceWriting

Established Since 1997

Freelance Writing Jobs

Writing contests, make money writing, hottest topics, how to use weather to set the scene.

The weather is so much more than how wet you’re getting. It’s amazing how many writers overlook the weather as a useful tool in both setting and also in telling the story.

Many years ago, we relied on the weather and took it seriously. Poor weather affected crops and livestock. Bad weather would even affect health – be it through famine or disease.

Nowadays we have supermarkets that will fly in food from around the world and central heating and air conditioning to ensure that whatever is happening outside, we don’t need to vary the climate inside our home.

But it’s deeper than that. Seasons reflect aspects of life and weather can be a great barometer (pun intended) for emotions.

In reality, we all react slightly differently to the weather. Some love the heat and others despise it. Even considering these variances, the majority of people will react similarly to most climactic conditions.

The English language is littered with idioms that reference the season or the specific weather. They don’t need explaining; we all understand exactly what people mean when they use one. That’s because they are understood as a subconscious level.

Weather Conveys Different Moods

Spring = hope, new birth Summer = adulthood, happiness Autumn = preparing for old age Winter = death Sunshine = happiness, goodness Storm = trouble, a change Calm before the storm = trouble or a change ahead Rainbow = hope, a link between two extremes (sun and rain) Cloudy = confused, muddled, unclear Clouds on horizon = trouble ahead No wind = no change Windy = changes Rough weather = problems Fog = confusion, unaware Rain = depressed, badness Snow = coldness, cleansing

How to Use Weather in a Setting

This makes weather an ideal setting tool to convey what’s going on in the story or in a character’s head.

You don’t need to use the sledgehammer approach but I’d also exercise caution at being too clever. A few references, subtle ones, dropped in during a scene will convey the message.

As an example, if you used the rain as a portent for something bad about to happen, don’t have the character thinking, ‘It’s starting to rain and rain is a bad thing.’

Instead, reference the changing light – from bright to muted grey tones. You could even describe the rain, or its effect as resembling something inherently evil. The use of metaphors and weather work well.

Mention the noise that the rain brings; reference something having to stop because of the weather. Consider how inanimate objects react to the weather – or even how the characters change.

How does the rain affect textures? How does it change how things sound? Does its own noise drown out something the character was listening to? Does it simply stop whatever was making a noise? Does it therefore bring silence?

How does it affect the character’s senses? Does it affect what they’re doing? And be subtle here – does it affect their mood?

Remember to build the mood; don’t dunk the reader in it. Sometimes a sudden change in mood is necessary and an equally sudden change in weather is appropriate but this is likely to be the exception to the rule.

Sometimes the change, or even the manner of the change, is as important as the weather itself.

Let the reader join the dots. If you’ve positioned them well enough, they’ll get the picture. You don’t need to go over them with a wax crayon to convey the message.

Finally, never forget that setting is an integral part of writing a novel. Despite this, the use of weather is just one tool to set the scene – not your only one.

About the Author: Mark Walton is the author of 46 Ways to Improve Your Plotting, a self-help guide for writers. If you want to improve your chances of getting a story published then visit http://www.betternovelwriting.com/Plotting.htm and see how quickly and easily your writing can advance.

How to Get Higher Rates if You're a Freelance Writer from a Third-World Country

Apparently, many clients are under the impression that writers from Third-World or developing countries are article-spewing robots who run on gasoline,...

Brevity is the Soul of Wit in Writing Poetry and Short Stories

You will notice that writers and poets of certain literary magazines have the privilege of writing at length. These days editors of literary magazines (both...

10 Steps for Writing a Magazine Query

A query letter is a sales pitch: your goal is to convince the editor that your article idea is of interest to her readers and that you are the best person to...

The Golden Opportunity of Advertising Yourself for Free You're Missing

Did you know each time you pitch, you have a golden opportunity to advertise yourself for free? It's your bio- your verbal selfie, a few sentences about...

Submit New Contest

You can pick more than one

How can people enter your contest? Choose the best option.

Thanks for your submission!

FreelanceWriting.com hosts some of the most talented freelance writers on the web, so you’ve come to the right place to find contestants. We are proud to post your contest here, free of charge. Please come back and submit a new contest anytime!

Submit New Job

Choose the best option.

We only accept jobs that pay. When posting a job ad, you MUST include a salary, payment terms, or rate, otherwise we will reject your ad.

If you want make a change or wish to remove your job ad in the future, please email [email protected]

We strive to be the best source of freelance writing jobs on the web, and we maintain our quality thanks to employers like you. Please continue to submit jobs early and often!

20 Winter Writing Prompts to Keep You Inspired This Season

By: Author Paul Jenkins

Posted on September 22, 2022

Categories Writing , Inspiration

The days are shorter, and the weather is colder, but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep your writing inspiration alive this winter! Winter can be a great time to write. The atmosphere is cozy, and there’s plenty of opportunity for reflection. This blog post will share 20 winter writing prompts to help you get started. Whether you are looking for ideas for a new project or just want to stay inspired, these prompts will help!

20 Winter Writing Prompts

1. Write about a snowy winter evening spent curled up by the fire with loved ones.

2. Imagine a world covered in ice and snow, and describe what life would be like there.

3. Reflect on all of the things you love most about winter: the cozy sweaters, the steaming cups of hot chocolate, and more.

4. Write a poem or short story that captures the feeling of anticipation that comes with the start of a new year.

5. Take an old childhood favorite like “The Snowman” or “The Little Match Girl” and reimagine it in your voice.

6. Describe a trip to your local ski resort or ice skating rink, highlighting all the fun and excitement you experience along the way.

7. Write from the perspective of someone who lives in a cold climate but has never actually experienced snow firsthand – what are their thoughts on this mysterious phenomenon?

8. Describe your perfect winter day: what are you doing, who are you with, and how does it make you feel?

9. Think back to a special family tradition that you enjoyed as a child during wintertime – maybe it was caroling at Christmas or building gingerbread houses together – and write about what that memory means to you now as an adult.

10. Explore themes of solitude and isolation by writing from the perspective of someone spending winter alone, whether by choice or necessity (for example, being housebound due to illness).

11. Write about returning home after spending time away – how has your hometown changed since last seeing it?

12. Write about a winter encounter with a stranger that reminds you of the kindness of human nature.

13. Write about the importance of taking care of yourself (and your health) over the winter months.

14. Is winter your favorite season, or do you prefer warmer weather? Why?

15. Write about your favorite part of the holiday season: planning for Christmas, buying gifts, the shopping mall, etc.

16. Write about winter break and the feelings accompanying the semester’s end.

17. Write about visiting a wintertime tourist attraction in your area: a ski resort, an ice skating rink, an ice fishing hut, etc.

18. Write about a winter storm and all the phenomena that come with it: the sounds, the smells, the sights, etc.

19. Write about a winter ritual from your childhood – maybe it was building a snowman or going skiing with friends; whatever it was, describe the emotion and excitement you felt.

20. Write about visiting a historical site in your area during wintertime: a Civil War battlefield, a Revolutionary-era village, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you describe winter in writing.

One of the best ways to describe winter is to focus on the senses. What does winter smell like? What does it look like? What does it sound like? Use these sensory details to create a vivid picture for your readers.

Another approach is to focus on the emotions that winter evokes. Sadness, loneliness, joy, hope, etc. Everyone experiences winter differently, so think about what winter means and use that emotion in your writing.

Finally, don’t forget about the positive aspects of winter! The holidays, time spent with family, cozy fires, etc. There’s a lot of beauty in winter if you take the time to look for it.

What Are Words for Winter?

First, let’s start with some basics. Winter is the coldest season of the year, and it typically lasts from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere. The days are shorter, and the nights are longer during this time of year. And while some people love winter for its snow and its cozy firesides, others find it a difficult season.

There are a few key words that help us describe winter. Some of these words capture the season’s beauty, while others focus on winter’s challenges. Let’s take a look at some examples:

Beauty: The word “snow” is often used to describe the beauty of winter. Snow is one of the things that makes winter unique. It’s also one of the things that can make winter challenging, as we’ll discuss later. But there’s no denying that snow has a certain magic about it. It’s light and airy, transforming the world into a blanket of white.

Another word that captures the beauty of winter is “ice.” Ice is often seen as dangerous but can also be stunningly beautiful. When sunlight hits ice just right, it can create a rainbow of colors. Ice sculptures are another example of how ice can be used to create beautiful art.

Challenges: One of the biggest challenges winter brings is “cold.” Cold weather can be hard to deal with, both physically and emotionally. It’s tough to get out of bed on a cold morning, and it’s even tougher to go outside and face the elements. Winter can also be difficult for people who struggle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The lack of sunlight during this time of year can trigger depression and anxiety in some people.

Another challenge winter brings is “snow.” While snow can be beautiful, it can also be disruptive. It’s not uncommon for snowstorms to cause power outages and travel delays. And let’s not forget about shoveling! All that snow can make it difficult to get around this time of year.

How Do You Start a Winter Story?

1. Use descriptive language to set the scene. When writing about winter, it’s important to use descriptive language to create a vivid picture in your reader’s mind. Describe the scent of the air, how the snow looks in the moonlight, or the sound of sleigh bells ringing in the distance. This will help transport your readers into your story world and make them feel like they’re alongside your characters.

2. Begin with an intriguing hook. As with any story, it’s important to begin with, an intriguing hook that will make your reader want to keep reading. Start with action, introduce an unexpected event, or pose a question that will leave your reader wanting more. Whatever you do, ensure your opening grabs attention and sets up enough interest to carry your reader through to the end.

3. Develop compelling characters. No matter what genre you’re writing in or what style you prefer, all stories need compelling characters that readers can invest in. Take some time to develop fully fleshed-out and interesting characters, and make sure they have clear motivations for their actions throughout the story. This will help ensure that your readers are invested in them and cheering for them every step.

4. Add some holiday cheer (or not). Winter stories don’t always have to be full of holiday cheer—sometimes they’re even better when they’re not! If you’re going for a more dramatic or suspenseful tale, feel free to play with darker themes such as loneliness, loss, or betrayal. Just remember to stay true to your vision and don’t force anything just for the sake of it; after all, the best stories always come from the heart.

How Do You Describe Cold Wind in Writing?

Cold wind can be one of the most difficult things to describe in writing. It’s not enough to say it’s “cold” or “windy.” You need to be more specific to create a vivid picture for your readers. Here are 8 ways that you can describe cold wind in your writing.

1. Crisp: A crisp wind is sharp and refreshing, like what you might feel on a winter morning. 2. Cutting: A cutting wind feels like it’s slicing through you, making breathing hard. 3. Howling: A howling wind makes a lot of noise as it moves through the trees or across an open field. 4. Moaning: A moaning wind sounds sad or lonely. 5. Blowing: Wind blowing is strong enough to move things around, like leaves or branches. 6. Chill: A chill wind makes you feel cold even if you’re not in the cold weather. 7. Whipping: A whipping wind is one that is so strong that it feels like it’s hitting you with something, like a whip. 8. Gusty: A gusty wind comes in gusts or bursts rather than blowing steadily.

How Do You Describe Winter Mornings?

One of the best things about winter mornings is that they can differ from day to day. Sometimes, the air is so cold it feels like it’s cutting through you. Other times, there’s a fresh layer of snow on the ground, and the world looks like a frigid wonderland. No matter what kind of winter morning you’re dealing with, there’s always a way to describe it in writing that will do justice to the scene.

1. First, take a look around and make note of all the different elements that are present. What does the sky look like? Is the sun shining, or are there clouds obscuring it? What color is the snow? Are there trees or other structures nearby? Make a list of as many details as you can think of.

2. Once you have a good understanding of your surroundings, it’s time to start thinking about how those elements make you feel. Are you feeling chilly or downright cold? Is there a sense of peace, or is everything eerily silent? Brainstorm a few words or phrases that capture your emotions.

3. Now, it’s time to start putting everything together into sentences and paragraphs. Start with a general scene description before narrowing in on specific details. Use sensory language to paint a picture for your reader, and don’t be afraid to let your emotions show through. After all, winter mornings can be magical—and sometimes treacherous—so it’s only fitting that your writing should reflect that!

Fun Winter Writing Prompts: Spark Cold-Weather Creativity

My name is Debbie, and I am passionate about developing a love for the written word and planting a seed that will grow into a powerful voice that can inspire many.

Fun Winter Writing Prompts: Spark Cold-Weather Creativity

I. Introduction: Embrace the Winter Season by Igniting⁣ Your⁣ Imagination

Ii. creative warm-up: inspiring winter⁤ scenery descriptions, iii. chills and thrills: crafting spine-tingling winter tales, iv. frosty ⁢adventures: imagining new winter wonderland‍ characters, v.‌ expressing winter emotions: poetic reflections on the season, bonding with nature, beloved ‍winter traditions, vii. ⁢winter haiku: capturing transient beauty in three lines, viii. cozy writing nooks: creating the ‌perfect winter writing ‍sanctuary, frequently ‍asked questions, closing‍ remarks.

As the days grow shorter and a frosty⁤ chill‍ fills ⁤the air, a magical opportunity presents ‌itself: the winter season. While for some it may be a time of cozy blankets and hot cocoa by ⁣the fireplace, we invite you to⁣ go‍ beyond the ‍ordinary and discover ‌the wonders that await ⁣when you engage your imagination. ⁢This introductory section will set the stage ⁣for a journey ‍of enchantment and creativity, urging you to embrace the⁤ winter season with‍ open arms.

Winter brings with it a myriad of possibilities, each as unique as the‍ delicate‌ snowflakes that grace the earth. By unlocking the‍ power of ‍your imagination, you can transform the cold and sometimes⁢ gloomy days into a world‌ of your own creation. ⁢Allow your⁤ mind⁣ to wander to far-off lands blanketed in pristine snow,⁣ where⁣ snowmen come to ‍life and icicles sparkle like diamonds. Picture yourself venturing into mysterious⁤ forests, where ⁢ancient trees bow under the weight of glistening ice,‌ and⁢ whispering ‌winds ‌carry tales from another time. Embracing the winter season means embracing the opportunity to let your ⁣creativity soar.

II. Creative Warm-Up: Inspiring Winter Scenery Descriptions

In this ⁤creative warm-up, we will explore the beauty of winter scenery through vivid descriptions. Get ready to sharpen your imagination and get ‍inspired by the magical landscapes that winter has to offer. Whether you are a writer, artist,⁢ or simply looking for a creative exercise, this activity will help ‌you delve into the mesmerizing details of the winter season.

To kick-start your⁤ creativity, here are some ideas to describe winter scenery:

Frosty Forest: Picture a serene⁤ forest covered in a ‌delicate layer‍ of frost. The trees⁣ glisten⁢ as ⁣the early ⁤morning sunlight kisses their icy branches. Each ‍step you take echoes through the ‌stillness, and a⁣ sense of tranquility surrounds you.
Winter ⁣Wonderland: Imagine a landscape⁤ blanketed in fresh, untouched snow. ‌Sparkling like a thousand diamonds, ⁢it creates ‍a soft, ethereal⁢ glow. The air is crisp, and ⁢the only sound you hear is the satisfying crunch of your ‍footsteps as you leave a trail ‌behind.
Enchanting Frozen ⁣Lake: ‌ Visualize a vast frozen lake, its surface a mirror of ice reflecting the pale blue sky above. Glistening icicles hang ⁣from the ⁤surrounding trees, creating a ‌magical⁢ atmosphere. ⁣As‍ you stand by its shores, you can’t help but hear the⁤ faint crackling of the frozen ‍water beneath.

Allow‍ your mind to explore ⁣these ⁢winter scenes and describe them in your⁣ own⁤ unique⁢ way. Let your words paint a vivid picture, capturing the essence of winter’s charm and allure.

III. Chills and⁢ Thrills: Crafting‌ Spine-Tingling Winter Tales

Winter is the ‌perfect setting to evoke a ⁤sense of mystery, suspense, and excitement in the hearts of⁣ your readers. Whether you’re a seasoned‌ writer or just starting out, this section will guide⁤ you in crafting spine-tingling winter tales that ⁤will send shivers ⁢down⁣ your⁣ readers’ spines.⁤ So, grab a cozy blanket, sip on a warm cup of cocoa, and prepare to dive into the chilling depths of storytelling!

1. Setting⁤ the Stage: To create a truly chilling winter tale, focus on building a vivid and atmospheric setting. Transport your readers⁤ to⁣ icy ⁤landscapes adorned with snow-cloaked trees ‌and frozen lakes that crack beneath weight. Describe the biting cold that numbs fingertips and the dense fog that hides secrets‍ in its ‌ethereal embrace. Utilize sensory details to bring your reader into your frozen world and make them feel the bone-chilling cold, the eerie silence interrupted‌ only by the sound of howling winds.

Frosty⁣ Adventures: Imagining New Winter Wonderland Characters

Winter is a magical time of year,⁤ filled with snow-covered landscapes and endless possibilities. In this ⁢section, ⁢we will delve into the realm of imagination and explore some exciting new characters that⁣ could inhabit our very own winter wonderland.

1. Snow Queen: Imagine a majestic queen, shimmering in‍ a stunning gown made entirely of glistening snowflakes. She can conjure‌ blizzards at‌ will and possesses the ⁣power to freeze anything‍ she touches. With her ⁤icy blue eyes and ⁢a warm heart, she offers guidance and protection to all who journey through her ⁣kingdom.‍

2. ⁣Blizzard‍ Beast: Deep within the ⁤frozen forest, there ⁢exists a fearsome creature with a breath⁢ as cold as‌ Arctic winds. This behemoth roams the⁤ land, leaving a trail ‍of ‌snowy destruction‍ in its wake. Its mighty paws can summon avalanches, and its icy horns can withstand even the fiercest storms. Many adventurers seek to tame this beast, ⁤hoping to‍ harness its power ⁣for good.

V. Expressing Winter Emotions:‌ Poetic Reflections on the⁤ Season

Winter, a season that paints the world‌ in delicate shades of white, evokes a myriad of emotions ⁤within us. The quiet charm of‌ falling snowflakes, the crispness in the air,‍ and the stillness that blankets the landscape, all create a canvas for poetic reflection. ⁢Through⁤ the art of ⁢words, poets capture and express the essence of winter, inviting us ‍to delve into our own emotions brought forth by this magical time of year.

1. Capturing the Serenity: Poets often explore the ⁣tranquil beauty of winter, depicting scenes that evoke a ⁣sense ⁣of⁣ calmness, peace,⁢ and solitude. Their words paint vivid imagery of snow-covered⁣ landscapes, frozen lakes, and⁣ barren trees. Through these peaceful descriptions, they convey the stillness of nature, inviting us⁤ to find⁣ solace and reflect upon our own inner calmness during this hushed season.

2. Embracing the Coziness: While winter may be associated with cold temperatures,⁢ it⁣ also brings a sense of warmth ‍and coziness. Poets often express the joy‍ of curling up ‍by the fireplace, wrapped in a⁤ soft blanket, sipping hot cocoa, and ⁢indulging in hearty comfort foods. ‍In their ⁣verses, they celebrate moments of togetherness with loved ones, the joy of sharing laughter, and the happiness⁤ found in simple pleasures. These heartfelt portrayals‍ remind us to embrace the‌ cozy moments ⁢and find joy in the warmth of winter’s ⁢embrace.

VI. ⁣Winter Memoirs: Sharing Personal Stories of Cold-Weather Moments

As temperatures plummet and snow blankets the landscape,⁤ winter brings forth a myriad of cherished⁤ memories. ⁢Let’s gather‌ around the⁤ virtual fireplace,⁢ sip a ⁤cozy cup of⁣ cocoa, and share ‍our unique⁢ adventures in ‍the chilly wonderland. Join us as ⁢we embark‌ on a journey of heartwarming anecdotes from frosty escapades that have left‍ an indelible⁢ mark on our souls.

Winters offer us the opportunity to forge unforgettable connections with ⁣the natural world. From snow-capped⁣ mountains to frozen lakes, we ‌find solace and exhilaration in these frosty landscapes. *Remember that time you skied ‌down a steep slope while your heart soared?* Or perhaps you encountered a⁢ majestic reindeer while trekking through a snow-laden forest? Share these enchanting‍ moments as we revel in the beauty and⁢ serenity that winter brings.

Winter is a season teeming with cherished traditions, passed down through‍ generations. *Did‍ your family ever⁣ engage in a⁢ friendly snowball fight, leaving you ‌in fits of‌ laughter ⁢and covered in ⁢frost?* Maybe you participated in building a colossal snowman together, adorning‌ it with hats and scarves to bring it to ‍life? Let’s‍ reminisce about these⁤ heartwarming customs and discover the joy they bring, filling our winters with ‍love ⁤and togetherness.

Winter, with its ⁢icy breath and pristine landscapes, has long been a muse for poets seeking to encapsulate its ‍fleeting allure. Haiku, a traditional form of Japanese ⁢poetry, allows us to distill the ⁤essence of this season into just three lines. In ‍these seemingly simple verses, poets weave ‍together vivid imagery, ‌emotions, and⁣ a touch of ⁤Zen philosophy,⁢ capturing ‌the delicate beauty⁢ that exists for but a ‌moment ‍before vanishing like frost⁤ beneath ⁢the morning sun.

Each ‍haiku possesses a⁤ profound ability to transport us into the heart of winter, revealing its multifaceted facets. From delicate ‍snowflakes gracefully descending from the⁣ heavens to ⁣the ‍quiet solitude of a ⁤frozen lake, these ⁢tiny⁢ poems serve as⁣ windows into‍ a world often overlooked or⁤ taken for granted. Through the precise and⁢ deliberate choice of words, haiku invites us to slow down, to ⁣truly see and experience the ephemeral beauty that surrounds us ⁤during this enchanting ⁣season.

Ancient pines whisper, their branches laden with snow -‌ winter’s silent hymn.
Footprints in fresh ‌white, a dance on frozen ⁢canvas ⁣- youth’s fleeting marker.
Crisp air greets the dawn, golden ⁤rays whisper secrets – nature’s daily‍ charm.

These carefully ‌crafted haikus are like microcosms, encapsulating moments of bliss, melancholy, and wonder⁢ that winter brings. By embracing the brevity and⁣ simplicity of haiku poetry, we ⁢embark on a journey through the ⁢season, discovering its undeniable allure as well as its profound lessons of transience and impermanence. So, let us revel in the power of these three ‍lines and let them kindle ‌a flame that warms our ⁤soul⁣ even in the⁢ coldest of winters.

VIII. Cozy Writing Nooks: Creating the Perfect Winter Writing Sanctuary

As the chill of winter settles in,⁢ avid writers find solace in‌ the warmth and comfort of ⁣their very own writing nooks. These sanctuaries ⁣provide a cozy and inspiring environment‍ where creativity can bloom. If you’re yearning to create your very own winter ⁣writing sanctuary, here are some tips to help you craft a space that perfectly encapsulates both serenity and ⁣productivity:

Choose the ideal‍ location: Find a spot in your home that offers natural light and minimal distractions. ⁤It could be a nook in your study, a secluded corner, ⁤or‌ even a window-facing desk overlooking a breathtaking winter landscape.
Embrace soft and inviting furnishings: ‍ Furnish your writing nook with plush cushions,⁤ warm blankets, and a comfortable chair to ‌sink⁤ into. Create an atmosphere that encourages you to snuggle up and let your thoughts flow.
Add ambiance with lighting: Utilize soft, warm ‌lighting options such as fairy lights, ⁢candles, or a dimmable lamp to ‍create a soothing atmosphere.
Surround yourself with inspiration: ⁢ Display‍ shelves or a bulletin board with ‍quotes, photographs, or objects that⁣ inspire⁤ your writing. Let your nook ⁣be a reflection of your ‍imagination.

Remember, the perfect winter writing sanctuary is ‌about crafting an environment that nurtures your creativity and provides you with the‍ utmost comfort. With each stroke of the pen, you’ll find⁤ yourself transported to a ‍world where ⁢winter’s ⁣cold ⁤embraces your⁣ words, igniting a fire within your soul.

Q: What are some fun‌ winter writing prompts to spark cold-weather creativity? A: Looking for⁢ inspiration ⁣during the⁣ chilly winter season? We have compiled a⁢ list of engaging writing ⁢prompts to ‍fuel your creativity as the snow falls and the temperature drops.

Q: Can you give‌ me an example of a winter-themed writing prompt ? A: Of ⁤course! How about this one: “Imagine yourself waking up to find the ⁤entire ‍world covered in a thick‍ blanket⁤ of snow. Describe the‌ sights, sounds, and feelings you experience as you step outside for the‍ first time.”

Q: Are these‍ prompts suitable⁣ for all ages? A: Absolutely! Our prompts cater to a ‌wide range of ages and can be adapted to suit the interests and‍ writing⁣ abilities of both children and⁤ adults alike.

Q: Will these writing prompts‍ only‍ focus on winter landscapes or ⁣snow-related activities? A: While many of our‍ prompts do ‌revolve around the winter ⁢season and its unique characteristics, we also provide prompts‍ that delve ⁣into various themes, such as winter traditions, holiday memories, and⁣ even fictional winter adventures.

Q: How can these ⁤writing prompts benefit young writers? A: These‍ prompts serve as wonderful tools to enhance young writers’ skills. They encourage imagination, help develop descriptive writing, and improve storytelling abilities. ‌They also provide an opportunity for children to ⁤express‌ their thoughts and emotions through writing.

Q: Can these writing prompts‍ be used in ⁢a classroom ‍setting? A: Absolutely! Many teachers ⁤find our winter writing prompts to ⁤be an excellent way to engage their students during the⁢ colder months. They can be used as daily warm-up exercises, class discussions, or even as⁢ the foundation for longer writing assignments .

Q: Are there any specific tips for using these writing prompts effectively? A: ‌It’s always helpful‌ to encourage writers to focus on using descriptive language, appealing to the ⁢senses, and incorporating emotions into their narratives. Additionally, offering ⁣prompts in ⁢a ‍visual format with⁢ accompanying‌ images can further stimulate ⁤creativity and help struggling writers.

Q: Where can I find these winter writing prompts? A: You can‌ find our‌ comprehensive list of winter writing prompts in our article titled “Fun Winter Writing Prompts: Spark ‍Cold-Weather Creativity.” Feel free to explore and utilize these prompts to ignite your writing during the winter season.

Q: Are there any additional resources⁤ or tools available to support writers‍ using‌ these prompts? A: Absolutely! We recommend checking out online writing ⁣communities ⁤ or forums⁤ where writers can share their work, receive feedback, and find ⁢further inspiration. Additionally, writing apps and software often offer prompts and exercises ‌to help writers ‍challenge ‌themselves and⁤ improve their craft.

Q: How can one share their creative writing prompted by ⁢these winter-themed ideas? A: Sharing your work is a great way to gain encouragement and feedback. You can share ⁤your writing⁤ with‌ friends, ⁤family, ⁢or even submit them to blogs, literary magazines, ⁤or writing contests. Don’t ‌be afraid to put your work out there‍ and let others ⁣appreciate your creativity! ‌

In⁣ conclusion, these fun winter writing prompts are sure‍ to inspire and ‌unlock your ⁣creativity, ‌even in the chilliest⁤ of weather. Happy writing!

Creative Writing Doctoral Programs Online: Pursue Advanced Studies

Winter Writing Prompts for 3rd Grade: Spark Seasonal Stories

Reach out to us for sponsorship opportunities.

Welcome to Creative Writing Prompts

At Creative Writing Prompts, we believe in the power of words to shape worlds. Our platform is a sanctuary for aspiring writers, seasoned wordsmiths, and everyone. Here, storytelling finds its home, and your creative journey begins its captivating voyage.

Search for creative inspiration

19,890 quotes, descriptions and writing prompts, 4,964 themes

cold weather - quotes and descriptions to inspire creative writing

cold winter
condensation
Hot weather
snow squall
start of winter
ugly sweater
winter months
winter season
winter storm
Winter to spring
winter trees
winter wonderland
winters day
wintry wind

From warmest lungs come whitest clouds, a humble gift of myself that is simply heaven bound; and this is the beauty of the cold winter days, to show us what we would otherwise never witness.

In the warmest of clothing the coldest of winters turns from master to servant.

The cold weather that seeps through any thin cloth to drain the soul, instead feeds the soul of those well wrapped in warm layers of well insulated fabrics.

The cold weather comes to doodle upon my window panes, sculpting ice crystals as the north wind brings the snow.

Come the cold weather we could sit still and let it rob the last whispers of heat from our very bones, or we could work and play and keep our inner hearths burning.

The weather was cold enough to make our atoms shiver, yet we had to remember what really mattered and keep the home warm, keeping the air and soul thermostats in a good range.

I looked forward to the cold weather, a chance to don the warmest winter coats and woollens.

Sign in or sign up for Descriptionar i

Keep track of your favorite writers on Descriptionari

We won't spam your account. Set your permissions during sign up or at any time afterward.

0 Shopping Cart £ 0.00 -->

Cold weather creative writing

Creative writing describing cold weather, creative writing cold weather, creative writing descriptions of weather.

Our naughty and filthy bitches are ready to endure long hours of passionate and hardcore cunt banging as long as they receive tasty cumshot loads and implement their wild fantasies
tiny asian shrimp

Further Information

business plan maker software
essay writing help images
business plan writing services melbourne
rutgers university camden mfa creative writing
order of resume and cover letter
will writing service braintree

Contact Details

Modern Bookbinders Ltd Pringle Street Blackburn Lancashire BB1 1SA UK

Email: modern.binders@btconnect.com Tel: 01254 59371 Fax: 01254 59373

IMAGES

36 Winter Writing Prompts For Kids
Useful phrases describing COLD WEATHER, HOT WEATHER, RAINY WEATHER 1/3
Pin on Winter Activities
Fascinating Describe Cold Weather Essay ~ Thatsnotus
Descriptive Writing Lesson
Winter Writing Prompts

VIDEO

The Weather Is Too Cold And The Fruit Won’t ’t Grow Big #satisfying #shot
Very Easy House 🏠 Drawing With Snow Weather || Pencil Drawing || Step BY Step #house #drawing
Describing the weather in the south🙄💯
Different weather on either side of tunnel! ☀️☔️

COMMENTS

How to Describe Being Cold in Writing (21 Tips + Examples)
Here's how to describe being cold in writing: Describe being cold in writing by using sensory details, emotions, environmental factors, and the character's physical reactions. Express coldness through shivering, numbness, the sting of the wind, or the crunch of snow. Leverage metaphors, similes, and personification.
Master List for Describing Weather
"How to describe weather" seemed like a good place to start. This way, you won't get stuck trying to figure out how to describe nice weather, or thinking up ways to describe rain. Hopefully, this will make your writing go faster. I always include simple as well as more creative ways to describe or write about weather.
How To Describe Being Cold In Writing (11 Best Ways)
Edit and Revise. Finally, review your description and make necessary edits. Ensure that your writing flows smoothly and that your descriptions are vivid and evocative. Remove any redundancies or unnecessary details. By following these steps, you can effectively describe the sensation of being cold in your writing, allowing your readers to feel ...
160+ Ways to Describe Weather
The last rays of sun skimmed the surface. late afternoon sun. velvety darkness. night shattered like a mirror. the Southern Cross lying on its side, the green meadow bathed in the humid light of the sinking sun. full dusk. The corners have just about disappeared into the shadows. Night.
How To Describe Winter Season In Writing (12 Best Ways, Adjectives& Quotes)
Adjectives Or Words To Describe Winter. Quotes About Winter Season. Creating a Winter Wonderland. The power of sensory details. Describing winter's effect on the environment. Evoking Emotions and Atmosphere. Winter as a time of introspection. The feeling of nostalgia. Weathering the Elements.
How to Describe the Wind in Writing (100 Words + Examples)
Example: "The fierce wind shook the window panes, a testament to the storm's power.". Wild: Wild wind suggests a sense of chaos and lack of control. Example: "The wild wind tossed the ship like a toy, waves crashing over the deck.". Gusty: Gusty winds are strong and sudden, capable of causing brief moments of disarray.
How to Write the Cold: Quick Tips for Writers
Rather than just using the word cold, in your next writing project, try to contextualise it. Describe the weather, the light on the snow, the comfort of warmth after an icy swim, or the fear and loneliness of the dark on a cold night. ... There are also more creative ways to use the cold, however, like describing the disappointment of ...
Winter Creative Writing Prompts: Embrace Cold-Weather Creativity
2.⁣ Set aside regular time for writing, ensuring you have a quiet and comfortable space to focus on your creative process. 3. Don't be⁣ afraid ‌to diverge from the prompt if your imagination takes you in a different direction. The prompts ‌are ‍just a starting point.
Let it snow: 6 of the best descriptions of winter weather in literature
Oh, the weather outside is frightful! But the reading is so delightful… Weather (sorry) or not you love the snow—blanketing your driveway, stalling your subway lines—it's hard to deny that there have been some pretty darn good descriptions of it in literature, the kind that make you want to curl up by the fire (or, in my case, the space heater).
Describe The Weather In Writing With Better Vocabulary
Onomatopoeic verbs and words are perfect for describing the weather because they make a sound.. Here are a few examples to illustrate sound words. The pitter-patter of raindrops.. Thunder rumbled overhead.. Light hail pinged on the window pane.. With each step, the fresh snow crunched underfoot.. A bolt of lightning cracked across the night sky.. A cold north wind hissed through the trees.
creative writing
2. The biting cold filled [his/her] lungs with every breath of the stale air that filled the small home. The warm exhale was more palatable, but [he/she] braced for fresh shards of ice to stab [his/her] throat again. Thought I might exaggerate a bit. Not sure how cold you were going for.
1000+ Ways to Describe Snow Part 1: A Word List for Writers
Today's post is the first of two that offer ways to incorporate snow in creative writing. See also 1000+ Ways to Describe Snow Part 2. Adjectives to Describe Snow. Adjectives are often the first resource exploited by writers. As you experiment with words in this section, heed opinion adjectives and stacked modifiers. A
101 Words To Describe Weather
Words Describing Cold Weather. bleak - very cold and grey. biting - so cold that it makes you feel uncomfortable. brisk - fairly cold and a fairly strong wind is blowing. crisp - cold and dry. fresh - fairly cold and the wind is blowing. frosty - cold enough to produce frost. hard - a very cold winter. harsh - extremely cold and ...
Weather Symbolism in Fiction Literature: Learn How to Use It
Weather as a Complicating Factor. Just like baseball games have rain-outs, stories have weather conditions that affect the outcome of events. For an example from a classic, look no further than J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring.As the Fellowship sets out on their journey to Mt. Doom, they decide to take a treacherous pass through the Misty Mountains.
Weather Writing Prompts: Explore Atmospheric Narratives
A: Weather writing prompts encourage the development of descriptive skills, enhance the ability ⁢to evoke emotions,⁤ and foster⁤ creativity. By‌ incorporating weather elements into your narratives, you can engage readers on ⁢a ⁢sensory level and create a more immersive‍ storytelling ‍experience.
How to Use Weather to Set the Scene
How to Use Weather in a Setting. This makes weather an ideal setting tool to convey what's going on in the story or in a character's head. You don't need to use the sledgehammer approach but I'd also exercise caution at being too clever. A few references, subtle ones, dropped in during a scene will convey the message.
Winter Describing Words: A Comprehensive List for Your Writing Needs
Snow can be described as fluffy, powdery, icy, slushy, wet, and heavy. These adjectives help convey the texture and consistency of snow, as well as its impact on the environment and daily life. Winter is a season that is often associated with cold temperatures, snow, and a variety of outdoor activities. It's a time of year when people bundle up in.
Cold
The cold moves in only to meet the warmth of my blood, my defence against such ice. I feel it wash over my skin, again and again, only to be met by the beat of my heart, again and again. The truth is, as hard as it is, that so long as I keep moving I'll win. The ones who stop are the ones who freeze; the victors reach the safety of home because ...
20 Winter Writing Prompts to Keep You Inspired This Season
You need to be more specific to create a vivid picture for your readers. Here are 8 ways that you can describe cold wind in your writing. 1. Crisp: A crisp wind is sharp and refreshing, like what you might feel on a winter morning. 2. Cutting: A cutting wind feels like it's slicing through you, making breathing hard.
Fun Winter Writing Prompts: Spark Cold-Weather Creativity
A: You can‌ find our‌ comprehensive list of winter writing prompts in our article titled "Fun Winter Writing Prompts: Spark ‍Cold-Weather Creativity." Feel free to explore and utilize these prompts to ignite your writing during the winter season.
Cold weather
The cold weather comes to doodle upon my window panes, sculpting ice crystals as the north wind brings the snow. By Angela Abraham, @daisydescriptionari, September 16, 2020 . Come the cold weather we could sit still and let it rob the last whispers of heat from our very bones, or we could work and play and keep our inner hearths burning.
25 Writing About Weather Prompts For Students
Write a daily weather report. Students need to have a diverse vocabulary to describe the weather. If your teacher gives you instructions to write about the weather, you'll need to have some weather words ready to describe it accurately. Our 25 weather writing prompts will help you create word banks for describing it that you can use in future ...
Cold weather creative writing
For different literacy lessons such well-known weather, cold weather you more. State map and describe today's cold months ahead, winter's lacerating hurricanes and atmosphere be specific. Even for use when the quality report. Creative writing cold weather No sensation could for a cold, 2016 - winter: creative writing ideas for the rain.