also known as Cold Snaps, Cold Snapz, Cold Snapz
Cold Snap is a cross of Biscotti and The Menthol from Wyeast Farms in Oregon, described with a mint and fuel aroma and dense resin coverage.
Descriptions of Cold Snap at harvest already diverge. A producer from the USA described plants in 2024 that ripen into a deep dark purple, are densely coated in resin, and take on a crown-like shape. A 2022 review noted plum-purple sugar leaves alongside yellow and carrot-orange pistils, and another grower likewise describes their flowers as dark purple. A 2023 review, by contrast, described moss- to fern-green flowers with sand-colored pistils, while other strain descriptions mention small, dense buds in emerald green with amber-colored hairs. A very dense trichome coverage is consistently noted. The strain is a cross of Biscotti and The Menthol by breeder Wyeast Farms from Oregon.
For the Wyeast Farms version, strain descriptions cite a flowering time of about 60 days and suitability for indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse cultivation. The same source lists Cold Snap only as regular seed, while a 2025 breeder portrait instead speaks of feminized seeds. According to this portrait, Wyeast Farms uses the strain as a pollen donor for new crosses and highlights its resin production and its yield in ice water extraction.
Wyeast Farms was founded in 2019 near Portland; the name derives from a Native American legend surrounding Mount Hood. The founder had previously worked as a breeder for Compound Genetics and went independent after parting ways with the company. Cold Snap seeds were in circulation by October 2019 at the latest; a grower mentioned a pack in his collection at the time.
The Menthol is attributed to Compound Genetics and traces back to Gelato #45 as well as a line of White Diesel, High Octane, and Jet Fuel. For Biscotti, attributed to Cookie Fam Genetics, the information diverges: a genealogy chart names South Florida OG and Gelato #25 as parents, while a 2023 review names Motorbreath 15 and Gelato 41. Strain descriptions classify Cold Snap as an indica-dominant hybrid with 70 % indica and 30 % sativa.
Wyeast Farms has reused Cold Snap several times. Royale With Freeze crosses Royal Kush 7 with Cold Snap; for Cryo Wolf, sources cite either a direct cross with Zuyaqui or a hybrid of Zuyaqui × Cold Snap and Dogwalker OG × Horchata. The 2025 portrait also counts Gyros, Wolf's Tooth, and Grape Dripper among the crosses with Cold Snap. Bradley Danks Genetics has also crossed the strain: Chillfest comes from Cold Snap and Jagerschnitzel bx2.
Mint or menthol and fuel form the common denominator of the descriptions. Depending on the source, spicy, sour, and citrus-like notes are added, along with earth, pine, diesel, cheese, and ammonia. One producer describes an earthy base with grape and a hash-like aftertaste, while the 2022 review notes sweet candy notes that transition into sour citrus fuel. The 2023 review highlighted bread dough, nutty menthol, tobacco, and spices, while a 2026 review named oats, blueberry, vanilla, and clove with mint. One user found the smell and taste chemical and unpleasant. Strain descriptions list caryophyllene as the dominant terpene, followed by limonene and linalool.
Users report an elevated mood, cheerfulness, and relaxation, with some also noting creativity, talkativeness, focus, drive, or arousal. Other reports emphasize a pronounced body effect with tingling, drowsiness, and hunger. The 2026 review described a heavy physical effect with brief mental haziness that faded quickly. The 2023 review rated the effect as medium-strength and more cerebral, with a duration of around 2 hours, while the 2022 review described a relaxation that intensified with each hit and lasted long. Reported side effects include dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and dry eyes; one user described intense headaches setting in immediately on several occasions.
Strain descriptions cite 19 % THC and 1 % CBG, while another gives a range of 15 to 22 % THC. Individual figures from producers are available: 17.39 % THC at 0.1 % CBD for one batch, and 19 % THC at 0 % CBD for another; a lab is not specified in either case. Values vary depending on batch, cultivation, and phenotype.
Rocket Seeds sells feminized seeds under this name with a lineage of Biscotti × The Menthol, without naming a breeder. The provider states 8 to 10 weeks of flowering for this version, an outdoor harvest in October, and 19 % THC and 1 % CBD, and describes it as suitable for cool climates. Whether this is a reproduction of the Wyeast Farms line is not clear from its description.
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From reviews and experience reports — subjective, not a medical statement
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Levels vary by batch, phenotype and cultivation — values are indicative
Indicative values from breeder data and grow reports — varies by phenotype and setup
Small, firm flowers according to strain descriptions; heavy resin and trichome coverage according to a producer, the 2022 review, and the 2025 breeder portrait.
Several breeders sell their own versions under this name. Each figure comes from the respective breeder.
Flowering time ±60 days, cultivation indoor, outdoor, and in a greenhouse, as well as exclusively regular seeds according to SeedFinder; a breeder portrait (Nugg Notes, 2025), by contrast, cites feminized seeds. No information on yield, height, and cannabinoids from the breeder itself.
Lineage Biscotti × The Menthol, no breeder named. Provider figures in original units: indoor yield 14–15 oz/m², outdoor yield 11–16 oz per plant, height 5–8 feet indoor and outdoor, outdoor harvest in October, described by the provider as suitable for cool climates, 70 % indica / 30 % sativa. Yield and height not converted.
Measurements of individual samples. Values vary by batch, cultivation and phenotype.
Mint or menthol and fuel as the leading aroma, plus sweet and sour notes; elevated mood, cheerfulness, and relaxation; strong resin coverage.
Individual reports emphasize activation, creativity, and focus, while others describe a heavy body effect and drowsiness. One user found the smell and taste chemical and unpleasant and reported repeated intense headaches. Flower color is purple or green depending on the source.
Related genetics, same dominant terpene, similar effects and aroma — excluding direct parents and descendants
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