Chilly Surprise: A Sudden Winter Preview for the U. S.

This Weekend and Next Week:

• Many parts of the North and eastern U.S. will feel like it's already December.
• Expect a dramatic drop in temperature with strong winds.

Why So Cold?

• A significant dip in the jet stream is to blame.
• This weather pattern will bring the coldest temperatures of the season to Central and Eastern states.

Snow Alert

• Parts of the Midwest and Appalachians may see accumulation.
• Lake-effect snow could appear around the Great Lakes.

The Cold Front Moves South and East

• Expect chilly weather spreading further.
• Lake-effect snow bands possible near Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario.
• Some areas may experience single-digit temperatures.

Florida Feels the Chill

• Nighttime temperatures could dip near freezing.
• Potential for the first hard frost or freeze of the season.
• By next Tuesday, much of Florida may feel the cold.

Meteorologists React

• Some call it the most significant cold period so far this fall.
• Others predict near-historic cold for early November in Florida.
• Potential to break records set around 100 years ago.

What's Next?

• Keep an eye on the forecast.
• This cold snap could bring snow, frost, and record-breaking temperatures.