UNITED STATES — A big blast of cold air is diving south into the Lower 48 this weekend, bringing the coldest temperatures of the season so far to much of the country. Morning lows on Sunday, November 15, are expected to fall into the 20s and 30s from the Northern Plains all the way into the Deep South. Frosty temperatures will reach well into the Southeast, with even parts of Texas and Florida feeling the chill.
Northern Plains and Upper Midwest Drop Into the 20s
The coldest air will settle over the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest by early Sunday. Fargo is expected to drop to around 23 degrees, while Minneapolis and Sioux Falls are both forecast near 25 degrees.
Bismarck is projected to reach about 28 degrees, with Thunder Bay in Ontario also near 28 degrees. Farther south, Kansas City is expected to fall to around 29 degrees, while Davenport comes in near 30 degrees.
Midwest and Great Lakes Wake Up Near Freezing
The cold air extends across the Midwest and Great Lakes, with St. Louis projected near 32 degrees and Indianapolis and Detroit around 33 degrees. Pittsburgh is expected to fall to about 34 degrees, while Toronto comes in near 35 degrees.
Chicago stays a little milder near 41 degrees, thanks in part to the influence of Lake Michigan. Greater Sudbury in Ontario is forecast to reach about 33 degrees as the cold air spreads into Canada.
Deep South Sees Frosty Mornings From Memphis to Atlanta
The cold air will push deep into the South, bringing frosty mornings to many areas. Memphis is projected near 34 degrees, while Nashville and Atlanta are both expected to drop to around 35 degrees…