warm spell
Brief heat wave
A warm spell is a period of unusually warm weather, typically lasting several days to a few weeks.
The term implies a temporary departure from normal temperatures rather than a permanent shift: We're enjoying a warm spell before winter sets in.
The opposite is a cold spell.
- thawReturn to liquid
- January thawTemporary midwinter temperature rise
- mildModerate in intensity
- mild weatherModerate atmospheric conditions
- balmyMildly warm, soothing
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- temperature changestemperature drop, heat waves, temperature rise, cold snaps, temperature spike
- seasonsautumn, summer, winter, spring, fall
warm spellcold snap
Brief period of bitter chill
cold spell · cold wave · freeze · deep freeze · arctic blast
warm spellharsh weather
Severe outdoor conditions
cold snap · harsh winter · winter storm · foul weather · blizzard
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