cold snap

noun

: a brief period of very cold weather

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Though the issue should clear up naturally after the winter’s first serious cold snap, water authorities across the metro Atlanta area are working to prevent the unappetizing flavor’s return. Sheeka Sanahori - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026 It's been a little warmer over the last few weeks, but a cold snap will take place in Indiana this weekend, bringing cold temperatures and a chance of snow. Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026 As South Florida braces for a rare cold snap, community groups are stepping up efforts to help those living without a reliable shelter. Abby Dodge, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025 Much like that quick, frigid plunge into Barton Springs on New Year’s Day, this cold snap won’t last long. Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025 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 23 Jan. 2026.

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