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Arctic Blast to Bring Snow and Cold Before Thanksgiving

11/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

An Arctic cold front will sweep the United States before Thanksgiving, triggering sharp temperature drops and storms.
Blizzard warnings cover the Upper Midwest and northern Great Lakes, with Minneapolis–St. Paul seeing 6 inches of snow and 45 mph gusts.
Temperatures will fall 20 degrees below average.
The South will see highs in the 50s, while New York City will face gusty winds during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

History

Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888, occurring from March 11 to 14, was one of the most severe blizzards in U.S. history, causing over 400 deaths and paralyzing cities from Chesapeake Bay to Maine. This storm prompted significant infrastructure changes, including the underground placement of telegraph lines. The current Arctic cold front evokes memories of this historic event, underscoring ongoing climate variability challenges.

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Story summary

An Arctic cold front will sweep the United States before Thanksgiving, triggering sharp temperature drops and storms.
Blizzard warnings cover the Upper Midwest and northern Great Lakes, with Minneapolis–St. Paul seeing 6 inches of snow and 45 mph gusts.
Temperatures will fall 20 degrees below average.
The South will see highs in the 50s, while New York City will face gusty winds during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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