snow hole

noun

1. mountaineering a shelter dug in deep usually drifted snow Also calledsnow cave

Example Sentences

The rescue services say there is a good chance the missing skiers can survive, despite temperatures of -16C and winds of up to 80km/h, if they have managed to dig themselves a snow hole.

From BBC

We can be stuck in the middle — with the snow hole.

From Washington Post

The “D.C. snow hole” was part of the equation during the month, as we can see above.

From Washington Post

And while downtown Washington and its surroundings are something of a snow hole because of milder temperatures, similar losses are seen at the other nearby locations.

From Washington Post

Despite the frequency of flakes, the District found itself in a so-called snow hole, with much of the surrounding region seeing substantially greater amounts.

From Washington Post