brass monkey weather

The phrase "brass monkey weather" refers to extremely cold weather conditions. It is often used to describe a very chilly climate or a frigid temperature that causes discomfort or difficulty in carrying out daily activities. The term may have originated from the phrase "cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey," which refers to the freezing of cannonballs in a brass holder called a monkey during naval warfare. However, it is worth noting that this origin story is debated and not universally agreed upon.