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By Joe Edwards
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A strengthening storm system and an influx of cold air is expected to plunge much of the North and eastern U.S. into “December-like” temperatures this weekend and into next week, according to forecasters at AccuWeather.
Why It Matters
“This will be the first taste of wintry weather for millions, with a dramatic temperature drop and blustery winds. The surge of chilly air could briefly reach parts of the Southeast. Temperatures will feel more like mid-December or even Christmastime in many places next week,” AccuWeather lead long-range expert Paul Pastelok said in an advisory shared with Newsweek.
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What To Know
The outlet said a “significant dip in the jet stream” is forecast over Central and Eastern states beginning this weekend, bringing the coldest temperatures of the season so far and the chance for snow to accumulate over parts of the Midwest and Appalachians. Accumulating snow across parts of the Midwest could be followed by lake-effect snow in the Great Lakes area, it said.
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“There could be some snow showers flying around the Chicago area on Friday night into Saturday morning. A light dusting of snow could accumulate in some grassy areas. The Detroit area could see some snow showers on Saturday,” Pastelok said in the advisory. “Several hours of snow are possible in Minneapolis on Saturday. Higher elevations in the interior Northeast could pick up some snow. Fresh powder would be a welcome sight at ski mountains in the region.”
AccuWeather also said a “strong surge of cold air” is forecast to move south, then expand eastward over the Appalachians later this weekend into early next week.
“Blasts of cold air over the warm water will likely create some lake-effect snow bands just east and southeast of Lake Michigan, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario,” Pastelok said.
The outlet added that temperatures could feel as if they are in the single digits, teens, and 20s across parts of the Plains, Midwest, Northeast, and southern Appalachians Sunday to Monday.
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According to Pastelok, nighttime temperatures could dip near freezing in Florida’s Panhandle, potentially bringing the first hard frost or freeze to parts. By next Tuesday, much of the state is expected to feel the chill, he said.
What People Are Saying
AccuWeather meteorologist Adam Douty told Newsweek on Tuesday: "This has the potential to be the most-significant period of cold we have seen so far this fall as a storm pulls colder air south from central and northern Canada."
Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli said on X, Tuesday: “Next week's cold blast is going to be ‘near’ historic in Florida for early November. The models are very aggressive and if they are right we may tie or break records set around 100 years ago.”
What Happens Next
The National Weather Service issues regular forecast updates on its website and via its social media channels.
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