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Spring Cold Front Sweeps the U.S., Triggers Sharp Cooldown and Freeze Alerts

Freeze risks grow behind the front, putting early vegetation at risk.

Overview

  • A strong cold front that crossed many regions Sunday brought overnight showers and storms, then much cooler, gusty air.
  • The National Weather Service issued Freeze Warnings for Cleveland and most of Southeast Michigan Sunday night into Monday, with a Freeze Watch for Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna Valley late Monday night into Tuesday.
  • Colder air is producing scattered rain-to-snow in parts of the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest, with brief coatings possible on colder surfaces and little overall accumulation.
  • In southeast Louisiana, 0.5 to 1 inch of morning rain exited by late morning in what forecasters say offers limited help for areas still in extreme drought.
  • Forecasters expect a brief cold spell with some highs in the 40s to low 50s Monday before a midweek warmup into the 60s and 70s and another chance for showers later in the week.