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April Cold Snap Hits 45 Million; Warmup Ahead

4/8/2026

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  • A cold snap on April 8, 2026 affected more than 45 million people.
  • Wind chills were in 20s to 30s across Northern Plains, Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Northeast.
  • Officials issued Freeze Alerts for the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic.
  • Light snow fell in Upstate New York and New England, up to 7 inches.
  • A warmup is expected, with weekend highs in the 70s and New York City in the mid-60s.