"From Cold to Comfort: Next Week's Big Warm Up"

Meteorologists are predicting a significant warmup across nearly 90% of the United States by the middle of next week, with temperatures expected to be 8-14 degrees above normal in the Plains and Midwest. This "dramatic" January thaw is attributed to a high-pressure area off the East Coast that will bring milder air originating primarily over the waters south of the nation. However, before the warmer air arrives, a new surge of colder air is forecast for this week. The January thaw typically lasts for about a week and is expected to bring above-normal temperatures for at least the next 10 days across the entire Lower 48.