Forecasters warn extreme cold could reach Gulf Coast during holiday weekend

Meteorologist Jeff Fox provides a weather update, noting warmer than average temperatures in the Midwest and Plains, which will soon be replaced by a cold front from Canada. This will bring colder temperatures, gusty winds, and light snow, particularly affecting the Great Lakes with lake effect snow. The East Coast and Southeast will see temperatures return to average, while the West will experience improved fire conditions due to increased humidity. The video concludes with a positive weather outlook.

What is the main reason for the end of the warm spell in the Midwest and Plains?

• A decrease in solar activity

• A sudden increase in humidity

• An incoming cold front from Canada

• A shift in wind patterns

What is a common characteristic of Arctic outbreaks?

• They are accompanied by gusty winds and light snow

• They lead to increased humidity

• They bring heavy rainfall

• They cause temperatures to rise

Which region is likely to experience heavy snowfall due to the current weather conditions?

• The Great Lakes region

• The Midwest

• The East Coast

• The West Coast

How will the weather pattern change affect the East Coast and southeastern states?

• Humidity levels will decrease

• There will be heavy snowfall

• Temperatures will return to average

• Temperatures will drop significantly

What change in wind patterns is expected to improve fire conditions in Los Angeles?

• Winds will become drier

• Winds will shift to onshore, bringing higher humidity

• Winds will increase in speed

• Winds will shift to offshore, reducing humidity