winter road

noun — 2 senses

winter road

noun
1

A type of temporary road that is only accessible in continuous long-term subfreezing weather, typically only open during deep winter, across terrain that in warmer weather is composed of mud, muskeg, swamp, open water, and similar.

2

A trail that is only open in winter.

Related terms
haul road
Coordinate terms
ice road, ice bridge

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