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Arctic Blast Unleashes Lake-Effect Snow and Freeze Alerts as Coldest Air of Season Sweeps U.S.

Forecasters flag dangerous Monday morning travel in Great Lakes snowbelts, with the chill expected to ease quickly in a midweek warmup.

Overview

  • Winter storm warnings near Lake Michigan call for gusts up to 30 mph and localized snowfall that could reach 18 inches, threatening a messy Monday commute.
  • Rain is changing to a wintry mix and then snow from Sunday night into Monday across the Great Lakes and interior Northeast, with classic lake-effect bands lingering into Tuesday.
  • Freeze warnings cover parts of the South, including North Texas from Sunday night to Monday morning, as lows slip to near or below 32 degrees.
  • Northwest winds widely gusting 20–40 mph will drive wind chills into the teens and 20s in spots and may bring tree damage where heavy, wet snow accumulates.
  • The cold shot is short-lived, with temperatures rebounding sharply by Wednesday and Thursday, reaching the 60s and 70s in many southern and eastern regions.