blizzard bag n.— «At this time of year, Foodnet also is putting together what Griffin says are commonly called “Blizzard Bags,” which are essentially pre-packaged food put together in the event of a weather emergency, black...
snivel gear n.— «Not having to carry extra gear, such as field jackets or rain gear, lightens the load. “Backpacks will no longer be needed except for food, extra ammo and water,” he said. “We’re actually going to carry...
sun break n.— «My son and his family arrived in Seattle in July and luckily got exposed to the city’s summer sunshine. They are now adjusting to its rainy season, meaning you put on your raincoat, unfurl you umbrella and keep going...
Pineapple Express n. a weather condition made of a jet stream of wet, warm air that reaches western North America from the Pacific Ocean, usually by way of Hawaii, and causes heavy rainfall. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Pineapple Express n.— «In mid-February, the jet stream split in two over the mid-Pacific. The two arms of the jet stream then collided just off the California coast, with one bringing cold air from Alaska and the other—dubbed the...
Pineapple Express n.— «The Pineapple Express, a colloquialism for the remnants of a pacific storm that rolls inland, struck the entire province with its warm, wet weather. And, although we didn’t get record rainfall, temperatures were at...