Summary
This weekend, 13 states in the northern U.S. are expecting their first snowfall of the season due to a cold front bringing wintry weather. The cold wave will spread low temperatures and snow across the Midwest, Northeast, and even parts of the Southeast. Residents should prepare for potential travel disruptions and hazardous conditions.
Key Facts
- The snowfall and cold temperatures are expected across 13 northern and northeastern states.
- The states likely to see snowfall include Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and New York, among others.
- Snow will start in the northern Midwest and move eastward, affecting New York, Pennsylvania, and New England.
- Some areas in the Southeast might experience their first frost or freeze, ending the growing season.
- Major cities like Chicago and Detroit may see light snow accumulations over the weekend.
- There might be lake-effect snow along the Great Lakes, causing hazardous travel in Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
- Cold air is spreading unusually far south, potentially causing frost in northern Florida.
- Another storm could bring more snow mid-next week in the Great Lakes region.
