First Widespread Freeze of the Season Hits U.S.
A significant weather event is unfolding across the United States this weekend, bringing the season's first widespread freeze to millions. Frost and freeze alerts are in effect from eastern Oklahoma to the coastal Carolinas, extending as far south as southern Alabama. A departing storm has already delivered over a foot of snow to parts of New York State, with additional lake-effect snow expected in the Northeast. Meanwhile, the West Coast is experiencing heavy rain from northern Washington to southern California, with snowfall blanketing the Sierra Nevada mountains. In the South, heavy rain is forecast for Southeast Texas and western Louisiana, with localized urban flooding possible. This active weather pattern is expected to persist through the weekend, impacting multiple regions across the country (NBC News, 2026-11-13).
