Summary
A storm system is bringing cold weather to the Northern and Eastern U.S., making temperatures feel like December. Forecasters expect this "first taste of wintry weather" to include snow in parts of the Midwest and Appalachians.
Key Facts
- A storm system will bring cold air to the North and East U.S.
- Temperatures will drop to December-like levels this weekend and next week.
- The Midwest and Appalachians may see accumulating snow.
- Lake-effect snow may occur near the Great Lakes.
- Chicago and Detroit could have snow showers by the weekend.
- Cold air will extend to the Southeast, possibly bringing a freeze to Florida's Panhandle.
- Temperatures in some places could feel as low as single digits.
