Following days of record-breaking Christmas heat, a strong cold front is poised to bring temperatures back to reality for most of the Eastern U.S. this coming week. For some parts of the Central and Southeastern U.S., temperatures could drop by over 40 degrees.
Breakdown
- Record warmth recorded in Oklahoma City and Dallas, with highs in the low 80s 2s
- Arctic air will move south and east, bringing bitter cold to Southeast and Northeast 12s
- By Tuesday, 203 million people will see below-average temperatures 32s
- Chicago and Indianapolis to see morning lows in the teens as cold front passes 45s
- New York City forecasted to be cold for New Year's Eve celebrations 59s