cold snap

Example Sentences

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Arctic air is set to sweep across the UK this week, with a cold snap forecast to replace the spring warmth many have felt in recent days.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The latest numbers showing steep increases also don’t capture February’s cold snap across large parts of the country.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

The planet experienced its fifth-hottest January on record despite a cold snap that swept across the United States and Europe, the EU's climate monitor said Tuesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

It was held on a Saturday in January, with no other candidates on the ballot, following a cold snap that affected campaigning and early voting.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2026

Then there might be a rest for a while if the cold snap held.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen