Following record-breaking heat that saw temperatures soar into the 90s in cities like New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC, a dramatic cooldown is coming, the National Weather Service says.
The cold front will bring freezing conditions by early Monday, April 20, and Tuesday, April 21, with risks to sensitive plants and early blooms, according to AccuWeather.
“Some areas that saw temperatures near 90 degrees will face freezing conditions by early Monday and Tuesday,” AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex Duffus said. “The freeze risk will extend across parts of the Appalachians, interior Northeast, and much of New England.”
It will remain unseasonably warm on Saturday, April 18, with a mix of sun and clouds.
The front will begin moving eastward this weekend, with temperatures dipping drastically by Sunday afternoon, April 19. By early Monday, April 20, cities such as Binghamton, New York, and Pittsburgh will face freezing temperatures.
The freeze risk will expand to Shenandoah, Virginia; Allentown, Pennsylvania; and Worcester, Massachusetts, by Tuesday, April 21.
“This rapid cooldown will be a shock for early blooms and vegetation,” Duffus added. “Sensitive plants should be covered to reduce the risk of freeze damage early next week.”
The warm spell accelerated budding and flowering, leaving plants vulnerable to the sudden temperature drop.
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