First Alert Weather: Cold Snap and Windy Conditions Expected Tuesday

Tuesday's Cold and Windy Weather

• 🥶 Temperatures are dropping significantly, marking the coldest air since April, with lows reaching 37 degrees.
• 💨 Expect a windy day with gusts between 30 to 40 miles per hour, making the air feel colder than it is.
• ⚠️ This cold snap is attributed to air coming from Canada, causing temperatures to be 10-15 degrees below normal.

Widespread Cold Air Impact

• 🧊 New York City will see a low of 33 degrees Tuesday morning, with the first freeze warning of the season issued.
• ✈️ The cold air is extending far south, with Jacksonville, Florida, expected to reach 30 degrees, potentially breaking a record.
• 🗓️ This cold is slightly ahead of schedule, with the average first freeze typically occurring around November 20th.

Snow Flurries and Lake Effect

• ❄️ While significant accumulation is not expected, there's a chance of snow flurries in the northwest suburbs and potentially near the city.
• 🌊 Lake effect snow showers are occurring due to cold air interacting with warmer lake water, creating a specific weather phenomenon.

Temperature Recovery and Weekend Outlook

• 🔥 Temperatures will rebound to near 50 degrees on Wednesday and remain in the low 50s through Friday.
• 🌧️ The next chance for rain is anticipated late Saturday into Sunday, with temperatures around 54 degrees.
• 📅 Tuesday is set to be the coldest day of the upcoming seven to ten-day period.