Arctic Chill Targets Midwest, Northeast Late January Into Feb
• Arctic air is forecast to bring temperatures 10–20 degrees below normal across the Midwest and Northeast in late January and early February.
• Cities like Chicago and New York City are preparing for prolonged periods of below-freezing temperatures and potential lake-effect snow.
• The cold air mass may extend into the Southeast, including Florida, with residents advised to take precautions against unseasonably cold conditions.
Frigid temperatures expected in Midwest and Northeast
A surge of Arctic air is expected to bring frigid temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast regions of the United States from late January into February. The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures to plummet 10–20 degrees below normal, with the potential for even colder conditions in early February. This prolonged cold snap is due to a significant dip in the jet stream over the Great Lakes, which will funnel waves of Arctic air southward.
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