"Millions of Americans Brace for Below-Average Winter Temperatures and Snowfall"

Over 180 million Americans are expected to experience below-average temperatures as cold air and snow return to the US, with Freeze Watches and Warnings stretching from Arkansas to North Carolina. Heavy snow and dangerous snow squalls are forecasted for the Great Lakes region and central Appalachians, while the Southeast will see temperatures dip into the 20s and 30s. The Northeast will also face below-average temperatures, affecting more than 180 million people through Wednesday.