100 million Americans brace for Arctic blast TOMORROW as brutal cold and snow sweep across the US

The blast of Arctic air that will sweep across the eastern half of the United States starting tomorrow will cause temperatures to drop 15 to 25 degrees below the historical average.

Meteorologists warned Friday that more than 100 million Americans would be affected, starting in the Plains and Mississippi Valley, while those on the East Coast would face bitter cold early next week.

AccuWeather reported Inland Southeastern states, including parts of Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama, will experience daytime highs well below normal.

Atlanta, for example, is only expected to reach the mid-40s on Monday; That’s more than 20 degrees below typical mid-November temperatures and even 10 degrees cooler than average January conditions.

Chicago is expected to reach highs in the 30s on Sunday and Monday. Even on the Atlantic coast, where cold air tries to settle in this time of year, New York City is only expected to reach the 40s on Tuesday.

The outbreak is caused by a major drop in the jet stream, which directs unusually cold air southward.

Parts of the midwestern and eastern U.S. could also see the first snow of the season this weekend into early next week.

Lake-effect snow bands can produce measurable accumulations, creating slippery travel conditions in the Great Lakes snow belts and northern New England.

From the Plains to New England, more than 100 Americans are in the path of Arctic eruption

Weather Channel Snow could fall from the Dakotas to parts of southern Minnesota, southern Wisconsin and Iowa on Saturday, he said.

From Saturday night into early Sunday morning, wet snow is possible from eastern Iowa to the western Great Lakes; This could affect areas such as Chicagoland, Milwaukee, Detroit, northern Illinois, northern Indiana, Michigan and northwestern Ohio.

On Sunday, lake-effect snow bands over the Western Great Lakes snow belts, including Michigan and Indiana, are expected to spread into parts of Chicagoland.

Later in the day, lake-effect snow may develop east of the Great Lakes, including northern Ohio, northwestern Pennsylvania and western New York.

Snow showers may also spread into the Ohio Valley and the central and southern Appalachians.

From Monday through Tuesday, lake-effect snow may persist across the Great Lakes before tapering off from west to east. Snow is possible in the Adirondacks of upstate New York, the northern New England highlands, and the Appalachian mountains.

Snow accumulation in most areas will be light, generally around 1 inch or less, and will be primarily on grassy surfaces and on top of vehicles.

More significant accumulations are possible in the Great Lakes snow belts from Michigan to northern Indiana, northeastern Ohio, northwestern Pennsylvania, southwestern New York, as well as upland West Virginia, northern New York, and northern New England.

AccuWeather predicts major temperature drops in parts of the US this weekend

By Monday, the interior parts of the Southeast are expected to experience the most extreme deviations during this cold outbreak; temperatures are 15 to 25 degrees below the seasonal average

These areas could see several inches of snow through Tuesday, enough to make roads slushy and slippery, especially at night. Travelers should keep this in mind when traveling in these areas on Monday and Tuesday.

But much of the United States will be hit with Arctic air rather than snow in the coming days.

Meteorologists say this pattern allows temperatures to drop 10 to 20 degrees below average and extends from the northern Plains to the Gulf Coast states.

In some areas, daytime high temperatures will normally barely reach their nighttime lows, creating prolonged cold conditions for residents.

The high temperature in Tallahassee, Florida, will be 56 degrees above freezing, but still well below seasonal norms, with the average low temperature being 49 degrees.

Meanwhile, temperatures inland will drop below freezing, with forecasts calling for Tallahassee to hit 30 degrees and Jackson, Mississippi, to hit 27 degrees early next week.

In Southwest Florida, a strong cold front is expected to move through Naples on Monday and Tuesday, bringing record temperatures and winds in excess of 30 mph.

High and low temperatures are expected to be 15 to 20 degrees below average; Low temperatures in the early morning hours dip into the 40s; This is a rare situation for the subtropical region.

The high temperature in Tallahassee, Florida, will be 56 degrees above freezing, but still well below seasonal norms, with the average low temperature being 49 degrees.

Cold can have some unusual side effects; When temperatures drop below 50 degrees, local iguanas are expected to harden and literally fall out of the trees; It’s an event that has become a seasonal spectacle in Southwest Florida.

Residents often collect lizards for food or waste, but this year’s Arctic eruption could make the phenomenon more common and unpredictable.

The first cold front will be accompanied by and immediately followed by a fast-moving storm system from southwestern Canada called the Alberta Clipper.

These systems are known to bring cold air, snow and strong winds as they move rapidly across the continent.

Following the storm, Arctic air will continue to move eastward, reaching the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states early next week.

Meteorologists warn that prolonged cold conditions could lead to frozen pipes, power outages and travel disruptions.

Snowfall is also expected in northern parts of the United States, including the Midwest and Northeast.

While the Southern Plains and Southeast will experience mostly freezes, northern cities will likely see the first measurable snow of the season, adding another layer of complexity for commuters and local officials preparing for early winter conditions.

Experts are urging residents to come together to protect sensitive plants and animals and be prepared for possible disruptions.