Nature

an earthquake, storm, or any other natural event that humans cannot prevent or control

The insurance policy covered damages caused by fire, theft, and acts of God like earthquakes and hurricanes.

to rain really hard

It's going to rain cats and dogs.

extremely or uncomfortably cold

After walking for hours in the snowstorm without proper protection, I was chilled to the bone and desperately sought warmth.

(of temperature) falling below the freezing point

After standing outside in the freezing wind, I was chilled to the marrow and couldn't stop shivering.

a period of hardship, struggle, or adversity

If they don't prepare well, they will face the dog days of a difficult exam.

a period in which the weather is really warm and there is no rain

The farmers suffered greatly during the long dry spell, as their crops wilted due to the lack of rain.

no matter what happens

I'll be there for you, come rain or come shine, supporting you through thick and thin.

a period of time in the Christmas eve when the snow has covered a huge portion of the ground

Growing up in a tropical climate, I always dreamed of experiencing a white Christmas with snowflakes falling gently from the sky.

a period marked by unusually dry and warm weather that often occurs at late autumn

We thought winter had arrived, but then we had a week of Indian summer with sunny days and mild temperatures.

used to refer to the time when the sky opens up and it starts raining heavily

We were walking home when the heavens opened, and we got completely drenched.