dooi
Dooi is the Dutch term for a thaw, the period in which temperatures rise above freezing after a cold spell and ice and snow begin to melt. The phenomenon is common in late winter and early spring, but can also occur in autumn in milder years. The driving forces are typically a combination of warming air masses from the southwest, higher solar radiation, and changes in atmospheric pressure, which can bring milder weather and raindays.
During a dooi, meltwater increases runoff, which can raise water levels in rivers, canals, and urban drainage
In Dutch weather forecasting, dooi is a standard term used to describe the thawing period; it is
While a dooi can bring relief from persistent cold, it can also be followed by renewed freezing