Cold invasion from the north coming: Get your scarf and gloves - temperatures are going to drop and soon
The first significant cold snap of the Fall is imminent with temperatures set to plunge over the forthcoming days.
A significant surge of cold, Arctic air is forecast to move across the central and eastern United States starting this weekend and early next week (around November 7th-10th, 2025).
This is predicted to be the first major cold snap of the season for many areas.
Areas impacted
Midwest and East: A strong cold front is expected to sweep across the central US, bringing temperatures well below seasonal averages. This cold air will reach the:
Northern Plains and Upper Midwest by Friday night, November 7, and Saturday.
Plains, Tennessee Valley, and interior Northeast on Sunday.
South and Eastern Seaboard (including parts of the Gulf Coast and Northern Florida) by Monday, November 10.
The South: This cold air mass is forecast to drive temperatures deep into the South, bringing December-like conditions and potentially widespread freezes to the northern Gulf Coast and Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain.
The West: The Western US is under a different pattern, with an atmospheric river bringing heavy precipitation, strong winds, and high-elevation snow to the Pacific Northwest and California during the week of November 12-18.
Temperature drop and hazards
The cold air will follow a period of unseasonably warm weather, making the temperature swing feel even more dramatic.
There is a possibility of hard freezes in regions like the Texas Panhandle and other central regions, prompting warnings to protect outdoor plumbing and vegetation.
This system is expected to bring the season’s first significant snowfall to several northern regions, including the Northern Plains, Great Lakes area, and the Appalachians/Northern New England.
While the forecast suggests this pattern will be intense, it may not be long-lasting, with milder air potentially returning to the central US by midweek.
You should check your local National Weather Service (NWS) forecast for the most specific information regarding timing, temperatures, and any local advisories for your area.
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