What is another word for squaw winter?
Pronunciation: [skwˈɔː wˈɪntə] (IPA) 
Squaw winter is a term used to describe a period of unseasonably cold weather that occurs during early autumn. Synonyms for this term include Indian summer, late summer frost, and false autumn. These words describe a time when the weather takes a sudden turn, and the warm summer temperatures give way to cold, icy conditions. The term "false autumn" particularly emphasizes the suddenness of the weather change and how it can be mistaken for actual autumn. Regardless of how it's referred to, this is a time when people will want to start bundling up to stay warm during the chilly mornings and evenings.
