Arctic Blast Sweeps Into US, Bringing Early Snow and Record Lows

Meteorologists warn of blizzard-like conditions, record lows in the Southeast, and hazardous travel as Arctic air spreads.

A person bundles up against the cold in New York City on Nov. 12, 2019. Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images

The first blast of Arctic air of the season pushed into the interior of the United States on Nov. 10. The cold air brought a chance of snow to large portions of the country and dropped temperatures as far south as Florida.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the Arctic air is present in the eastern two-thirds of the country.