Over 50 million Americans will be under frost and freeze warnings as bone-chilling temperatures are set to blanket the central and eastern United States by Friday morning, according to authorities.
The frost and freeze alerts, which could cause temperatures to plummet into the 20s in some areas, will extend from Southern Minnesota through central New Jersey, FOX Weather Meteorologist Dylan DeBruyn told The Post.
“Frost and freeze alerts are posted for over 50 million Americans, who could see frosty conditions on Friday morning,” DeBruyn said.
“A powerful cold front is allowing cool Canadian air to filter in behind it. Temperatures will drop 5-10 degrees below average and could drop below freezing into Friday morning,” DeBruyn said.
“The drop below freezing, coupled with calm winds & clear skies, will allow frost to develop,” he added.
Frost advisories are in place as temperatures in nine New Jersey counties — including western Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, and Atlantic counties — will drop into the mid to upper 30s Friday morning, NJ.com reported.
The plunging temperatures often indicate the end of the growing season, as frost and freeze conditions can kill or damage crops and vegetation.
The Big Apple will be spared from any advisories, but New Yorkers can expect chilly temperatures into the weekend.
“While New York City is not included in any alerts, lows into Friday and Saturday morning will be in the mid-40s,” DeBruyn added.
The first frost in New York City typically occurs in mid-November, according to weather experts.
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