Snow Alerts Issued for 17 States
Millions of Americans are preparing for the first significant snowfall of the season as cold air sweeps into the Central and Eastern United States. The coming days are expected to bring a sharp temperature drop and wintry conditions to large parts of the country.
"A lot of these places typically see their first snows the first or second week of November, which is pretty much right on schedule," said AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines in an interview with Newsweek.
A growing cold front is forecast to deliver winter-like weather to the Midwest and East through the weekend and into next week. Meteorologists expect up to 17 states to experience snowfall, marking the first sign of winter for many regions. The sudden shift to December-like temperatures could affect transportation and daily activities across populated areas.
AccuWeather experts warned that hazardous travel conditions, along with frost and possible freeze risks, could stretch across major highways and densely populated zones, urging residents to stay alert and prepared.
A deep dip in the jet stream is projected to pull frigid air and snow from the north, ushering in a wave of winter weather across the central and eastern U.S.
Author’s Summary
The first major cold wave of the season is bringing snow to 17 U.S. states, signaling the arrival of winter weather across the Midwest and East.