You might want to grab your heaviest coat this week, as a massive winter storm is hitting the US. Over 222 million people are already feeling the chill, and it’s about to get even colder. The icy blast from Canada is spreading across the central and eastern parts of the country. Some cities in the northern Plains saw temperatures drop below zero over the weekend.

The Midwest is facing some seriously low temperatures, with places like Minneapolis dipping into single digits. It’s not just the northern regions; the cold is moving south, too. Cities in the Southeast are seeing their first freezes of the season. Even Florida is feeling the chill, with places like Tallahassee waking up to freezing temperatures.

Winds are expected to pick up, making it feel even colder. This cold snap is causing some unusual occurrences, like the closure of the popular water park Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando. The long-term forecast shows that below-average temperatures will stick around for the eastern half of the US, with the Northeast and New England bracing for some of the coldest air.

Experts say that while these cold snaps happen, they're noticeable, especially this early in the season. It’s been a while since we felt such a significant chill so soon. So, bundle up and stay warm!

Snow and Cold Sweep Across US, Heading South

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