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Wintry US Weather Warnings in Place As Sub-Freezing Temperatures Bite

Wintry US Weather Warnings in Place As Sub-Freezing Temperatures Bite

Summary

Parts of the Midwest and central United States are under freeze warnings due to a cold snap causing temperatures below freezing. Meanwhile, some areas like Atlanta are experiencing unusually warm weather, showing large temperature differences during spring.

Key Facts

  • Freeze warnings cover southeast Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado, Texas, and Oklahoma.
  • Temperatures in some places may drop as low as 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • The cold weather risks damaging crops, sensitive plants, and outdoor plumbing.
  • Freeze warnings in Ohio and Indiana are from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday.
  • Atlanta reached 90 degrees Fahrenheit, its earliest 90-degree day on record since 1878.
  • Alaska has winter storm warnings with expected snow and blowing snow that could affect travel.
  • Such temperature swings are common in spring due to different air masses meeting.
  • Late-season freezes are especially harmful because plants have already started growing.
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