Arctic Blast to Bring Frigid Temperatures and Heavy Snow to the US
Record heat in parts of the US was short-lived, as cold winter temperatures have returned just in time for the new year. Some areas across the US experienced their warmest December day on Sunday, including St. Louis, Missouri, which recorded a temperature of 78 degrees, the warmest on record for the month. Within hours, that number drastically fell, with some areas experiencing a 30-degree temperature drop as a powerful cold front moved across most of the central and eastern US.
FOX Weather Correspondent Katie Byrne reports from the frigid temperatures in Syracuse, New York, as areas in the upstate region could see up to three feet of snow.
Cold Arctic Air Moves into the Northeast
According to the FOX Forecast Center, cold arctic air will move into the Northeast starting Monday and continuing into Tuesday. Locations such as Syracuse, New York, are under a Winter Storm Warning until New Year’s Eve. On Tuesday morning, nearly 240 million Americans will experience below-average temperatures.
This graphic shows the forecast low temperatures across the United States. (FOX Weather)
Major cities such as Atlanta will go from a high of nearly 70 degrees on Sunday to a low of about 28 degrees on Tuesday morning, according to the FOX Forecast Center. Due to the frigid conditions, this could pose a threat to travelers for New Year’s Eve celebrations, as recent rain and wintry conditions could cause black ice and unsafe road conditions.
Winter Weather Conditions Cause Travel Disruptions
A wreck was seen on Minnesota State Highway 55 in Minneapolis on Thursday morning.
(Minnesota Department of Transportation / FOX Weather)
That isn’t the worst of it, as morning lows will fall into the single digits in cities such as Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Chicago, and across the interior Northeast. Over the last 24 hours, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport has recorded 5.8 inches of snow with more on the way, according to the National Weather Service.
Syracuse, New York was covered in heavy snow on Friday as much of the Northeast experienced intense winter weather conditions.
Preparing for the Worst
The FOX Forecast Center said much of the eastern US will see closer to average temps for later December and early January. But another surge of chilly air is expected to settle in across the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast into New Year’s Day.
With changing weather conditions, it is essential to be prepared for the worst; intense winter weather can be dangerous. Download the FOX Weather app to stay updated and safe for whatever comes your way this holiday season.
Intense snow and winds lash at travelers in Buffalo, New York, on Monday.
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