cold snap

noun

: a brief period of very cold weather

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Liam the dog lives with his owner in Ireland, where many areas are experiencing a cold snap with snow, ice and freezing temperatures. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 Frequently Asked Questions Azaleas handle short freezes just fine, but may experience winter damage during an extended cold snap with temperatures below 20°F. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025 Friction point: But scientists are somewhat at odds over the extent to which shifts in the orientation of the polar vortex are driving this particular cold snap. Andrew Freedman, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025 For people who may not have access to permanent housing or residential structures with consistent heat, here is a list of emergency shelters that can house people during this cold snap. Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cold snap 

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“Cold snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold%20snap. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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