An Arctic air mass is set to sweep across the northern tier of the United States, bringing frigid temperatures that will impact a large portion of the country over the holiday weekend. The cold front is expected to start moving in on Wednesday and will gradually spread southward.
On Thanksgiving, Chicago is forecasted to struggle to reach the mid-30s, a temperature more typical of late December. Meanwhile, parts of North Dakota are expected to see temperatures barely reaching the teens, making it feel more like the heart of winter in January.
By Friday, millions of Americans from coast to coast will be feeling the chill, with low temperatures plummeting below zero in the Dakotas and dropping to the teens and single digits in the north-central US. Many regions in the central and eastern US will experience their coldest temperatures of the season over the weekend, with cities like Philadelphia and New York City potentially seeing highs in the 30s for the first time since February.
The cold air mass is anticipated to linger into December, with forecasts suggesting that it could persist through the first week of the new month. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to stay warm and safe during this prolonged period of frigid weather.
