Snow Alerts Issued for 17 States
Millions of Americans are preparing for the season's first snowfall as a mass of cold air sweeps into the Eastern and Central United States. The approaching storm is expected to bring a mix of snow and plunging temperatures over the coming days.
“A lot of these places typically see their first snows the first or second week of November, which is pretty much right on schedule,” AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines told Newsweek.
A developing cold wave is forecast to usher in winter-like conditions across the Midwest and East from the weekend through next week, delivering a chance of snow to 17 states. The shift to December-style temperatures may affect travel and daily life while signaling the start of winter for many regions.
AccuWeather warns that hazardous travel conditions, frost, and freeze risks could spread across major population centers and highway routes, emphasizing the need for caution and readiness among residents and travelers.
A pronounced dip in the jet stream this weekend into early next week is expected to drive a front of cold air and wintry precipitation across large parts of the central and eastern United States.
Author’s Summary
The Midwest and East face the season’s first major cold wave, with 17 states at risk for snow, travel disruptions, and early winter temperatures.