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Cold Snap Wraps U.S. Ahead Of New Year

PUBLISHED Dec 30, 2025, 3:38 PM ET

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United States meteorologists report a widespread brief cold spell across multiple regions as the year ends, with lows dipping into teens and 20s in Tennessee, Alabama, and Illinois on Wednesday and New Year's Eve, while Florida and coastal areas saw cooler-than-normal temperatures in the 30s–40s. Local services prepared for frost, ice, and minor travel impacts. Forecasts show gradual warming into early January, rain or showers returning Friday into the weekend for parts of the Southeast and Gulf Coast, and seasonal thawing by mid-week. Agencies advised bundling and travel caution for slick spots. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Noormahi M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Late-December: High pressure brings cold, clear nights with lows in the teens and 20s across interior states.
Dec 31 (New Year's Eve): Forecasts call for breezy but largely dry conditions for many regions; cold overnight lows expected.
Jan 1: Daytime temperatures begin rebounding into the 40s and 50s across central and southern states.
Jan 2–3: A weak low/front brings scattered showers to parts of the Southeast and Gulf Coast.
Early week after Jan 3: Widespread gradual warming returns many areas to seasonally mild temperatures.

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Who Benefited

Regional emergency services, transportation agencies, and residents who planned indoor New Year's events benefited from milder daytime temperatures and advance weather forecasts that reduced exposure to hazardous conditions.

Who Impacted

Outdoor event attendees, small businesses relying on outdoor New Year's celebrations, and motorists faced cold, frost, and potential slick roads that disrupted activities and travel plans.