Winter Weather Brings Freeze Warnings in 9 States; Temperatures To Sink Below 27

The National Weather Service has issued freeze warnings in nine states as temperatures across the Northeastern United States continue to drop.

Freezing temperatures may not be what you'd expect to see in the first months of spring, but that's exactly what many U.S. states have been dealing with for the past few days. Now, as many regions are dropping below freezing, the NWS has issued official warnings to keep safe.

Freeze Warnings in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland

Warnings were issued in the majority of the named states on Monday, April 7, and will remain in place throughout Tuesday, April 9. The NWS warns of "sub-freezing temperatures" between 27 and 30 in most affected regions, alongside "frost and freeze conditions" that could make travel difficult.

Residents should also take care to ensure "unprotected outdoor plumbing" is not at risk by applying necessary measures to keep circulation warm.

"Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold," the warning also advises.

In most regions, the warning will remain in place until 9 a.m. local time.

Accuweather also reports cold winds that could make the low temperatures feel even colder; these are a result of a surge of cold air from southern Canada that's been blasting the U.S. for several days now.

In mountainous regions, snow showers will be "frequent and heavy enough to produce accumulations", Accuweather warns.

Thankfully, temperatures are forecast to rebound by the end of the week and return to their usual springtime warmth. While wintery conditions may last a day or two longer in the Northeast compared to the Midwest, temperatures nationwide should be regulated by Friday.

Find out if your county is affected through the official National Weather Service website.