Summary
Over the weekend, parts of the Midwest experienced colder temperatures than the North Pole, with a drop as much as 40 degrees Fahrenheit below normal. This unusual cold was due to shifting weather patterns that brought Arctic air to the region while causing warmer conditions at the North Pole.
Key Facts
- The Midwest saw temperatures drop lower than those at the North Pole.
- The cold was around 40 degrees colder than normal for the Midwest.
- Some areas struggled to see temperatures rise above zero degrees Fahrenheit.
- The unusual weather is due to a strong blocking pattern near the North Pole, displacing the cold air south.
- Temperatures in Minnesota fell as low as -25 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Chicago experienced its coldest early winter temperatures since 2013.
- Over 20 states had winter weather-related advisories early Monday.
- The East Coast is expected to experience freezing conditions, with such warnings from Texas to Florida.
