severe winter; harsh winter
Refers to a winter that is particularly cold, harsh, or severe. Often used in weather reports, literature, or to describe a difficult winter season.
A severe winter is expected this year.
Endure the cold of a harsh winter.
暖冬 describes a winter that is unusually warm, while 厳冬 describes one that is unusually severe and cold.
coldest period; depth of winter
Compound of 厳 (gen, 'strict, severe') and 冬 (tō, 'winter'). The reading is on'yomi.