cold snap

Example Sentences

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He has already contended with two major snowstorms and a cold snap in which 19 people died from exposure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 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

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

Drawing in colder air from north-east Europe, temperatures will start to drop over the weekend and next week with a cold snap.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Go out in the early days of winter, after the first cold snap of the season.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss