"Early Next Week: Snow and Freezing Temperatures Return to Central New York"

After a warm winter, parts of the United States will experience a major pattern shift with below-freezing temperatures expected for much of the eastern half of the country early next week. This cold snap poses a risk for agricultural interests in the Southeast, with temperatures dropping to levels more typical of mid-winter in some areas. Residents are advised to take precautions to protect plants from the cold, but temperatures are expected to rebound quickly by the end of the week.