First Snow, Coldest Air Hits Eastern
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A nor’easter will bring the first snow and the coldest temperatures in six months to the eastern United States later this week.
Nearly two hundred million people east of the Mississippi will experience their coldest temperatures since spring as cold air plunges south from Canada.
The storm will develop across the Midwest on Wednesday and slowly strengthen as it pushes east, bringing blustery and sloppy conditions from the Midwest to the Mid‑Atlantic and into coastal parts of the Northeast.
High elevations in the Interior Northeast may see their first snowfall of fall, while lake‑effect snow will power on for the first time since spring in the Great Lakes.
Wet snow is possible in the mountains of the Interior Northeast, especially by Thursday night and Friday.
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Timeline
- On October 1 2026 First day of meteorological winter begins.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Cold temperatures and first snow across eastern United States Possible long-term US impact: Winter season begins with significant cold and snowfall Most affected groups: Millions east of the Mississippi, especially low‑lying areas Reader priority: Follow weather alerts and prepare for cold rain and snow
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CNN — First Snow, Coldest Air Hits Eastern
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