Freeze Warnings Blanket 19 States as Cold Front Sweeps U.S.

A significant drop in temperatures brings the coldest air since spring, affecting the Midwest, Great Plains, South, and Northeast.

The National Weather Service has issued Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories across vast regions, with temperatures expected to plummet to the 20s and 30s.
The cold snap is driven by a Canadian cold front, causing temperatures to fall 10 to 15 degrees below average for mid-October.
Sensitive crops and outdoor plants are at risk due to frost and freeze conditions, prompting advisories to protect vegetation and plumbing.
The Midwest and Northeast will experience the coldest temperatures this week, with some areas feeling more like November than October.
By midweek, temperatures in southern states like Florida and Texas will drop significantly, providing relief from recent heatwaves.