Arctic Temperatures Expected Across Central U.S.

Baltimore is expecting light wintry precipitation on Thursday, with snow showers likely affecting the evening commute. Accumulations could reach up to half an inch, creating potentially hazardous travel conditions. Similarly, a broader region, including parts of the Midwest, anticipates around an inch of snow as a cold front moves through, with high temperatures only reaching the low 30s. The National Weather Service warns of an impending Arctic air mass that will bring dangerously cold temperatures and potentially sub-zero wind chills across the Central, Eastern, and Southern U.S. This cold air outbreak is expected to impact areas east of the Rockies, with some regions facing hazardous winter weather conditions in the coming days. Forecasts indicate that while snow may be prominent now, the long-term outlook suggests ongoing cold air outbreaks and the potential for more wintry storms later in January.