Cold Air Brings First Freeze to Over 30 States
A significant cold air mass is sweeping across the eastern half of the United States, bringing the coldest temperatures of the season to more than 30 states. This weather shift follows an unusually warm fall, influenced by El Niño conditions. Cities in the Southeast, including Orlando and Tampa, will experience morning lows in the 40s °F (4-9 °C), while North Florida and the Panhandle will see temperatures drop into the upper 30s °F (2-4 °C). The Midwest and Great Lakes regions, including Omaha, Kansas City, Chicago, and Detroit, are also bracing for their first sub-freezing temperatures of the season, with lows in the 20s °F (-6 to -2 °C). This cold snap is expected to affect over 280 million people by the weekend.
