Get ready for a frigid weekend, folks! An Arctic air mass is rolling in and temperatures are set to drop by up to 40 degrees across many parts of the United States. This isn't just a little chill; we're talking about highs in the negative single digits in the northern Plains and single digits in the Midwest, with wind chills that could reach a bone-chilling -30 to -55 degrees Fahrenheit. It's like the weather is giving us a big old freeze-hug!

This isn't your average cold snap. The Arctic front is moving swiftly from the Rocky Mountains and northern Plains, and it's expected to hit the Midwest late Friday into early Saturday. So, if you're in states like Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, or Michigan, bundle up!

Cold weather advisories are already in place in many of these states. In Minnesota and North Dakota, things are looking particularly frosty with wind chills that could drop as low as 43 below zero. Hibbing, Minnesota, is forecasting an air temperature low of -29 degrees for Monday night. Yikes!

But the Arctic chill won't stop there. By Saturday night, the southern Plains and even northern Texas will feel the bite with temperatures well below normal. We're talking lows in the 20s and teens, with wind chills below zero.

And if that's not enough, this Arctic front is also expected to bring moderate to heavy snow to the mid-Atlantic and the Northeast corridor. Areas from Washington, D. C. , to Boston could see between 3 to 6 inches of snow, with some places west of Interstate 95 getting up to 10 inches. Then, get ready for another round of deep freeze as highs struggle to hit the normal mid-January temperatures.

So, what's the deal with all this cold? Well, the Arctic air mass is like a giant, invisible blanket that's settling over much of the country. And when it does, it brings with it some seriously low temperatures.

But don't forget, with great cold comes great responsibility. These extreme temperatures can lead to hypothermia and frostbite if you're not careful. So, make sure to take safety precautions, like dressing in layers, covering exposed skin, and avoiding prolonged exposure to the cold.

Frosty Weekend Ahead: Arctic Cold Sweeps Across U. S.

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