This is the 8860th most frequent Japanese word.
極寒
Extreme cold.
The term '極寒' (extreme cold) is used here to describe the general prediction about the upcoming winter season, highlighting its usage in meteorological contexts.
今年は極寒の冬となりそうです。
It seems this year will be an extremely cold winter.
In this sentence, '極寒' describes the severe cold of a specific morning, illustrating its use in personal, situational descriptions.
その日の朝は極寒で、手袋なしでは手が痛くなりました。
That morning was extremely cold, and my hands hurt without gloves.
Here, '極寒' is used regarding geographical locations known for their extreme cold climates, highlighting its descriptive use in discussing such environments.