Arctic Air Inches Closer to U.S., Setting Stage for Bitterly Cold Weekend for Millions

A blast of Arctic air is going to intrude upon the central, eastern, and southern portions of the U.S. in the coming days, ushering in the coldest weather so far of the young winter season.

How cold will it get and where can you expect the temperatures to drop to potentially dangerous levels? Read on for all of the details.

Arctic Air Will Arrive in U.S. by End of Week

A mass of Arctic is currently making its way through western and central portions of Canada as it gears up to creep to the south and enter the U.S. by late in the week. The cold will be more than just a nuisance.

Energy demands will soar thanks to the rapidly dropping temperatures while frozen pipes could also burst and lead to property damage across a large swath of the region.