US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow 2

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens wear thick winter clothes as they exercise in a park in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, November 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens wear thick winter clothes as they exercise in a park in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, November 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens hick winter clothes to withstand plummeting temperatures during outdoor riding in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, Nov 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens wear thick winter clothes as they exercise in a park in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, November 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens wear thick winter clothes as they exercise in a park in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, November 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens wear thick winter clothes as they exercise in a park in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, November 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens wear thick winter clothes as they exercise in a park in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, November 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens wear thick winter clothes as they exercise in a park in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, November 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens wear thick winter clothes as they exercise in a park in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, November 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens wear thick winter clothes as they exercise in a park in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, November 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens wear thick winter clothes as they exercise in a park in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, November 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens hick winter clothes to withstand plummeting temperatures during outdoor riding in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, Nov 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens wear thick winter clothes as they exercise in a park in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, November 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens hick winter clothes to withstand plummeting temperatures during outdoor walking in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, Nov 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens hick winter clothes to withstand plummeting temperatures during outdoor walking in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, Nov 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens wear thick winter clothes as they exercise in a park in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, November 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens hick winter clothes to withstand plummeting temperatures during outdoor walking in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, Nov 3, 2023.

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

Temperature Sudden Drop in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens hick winter clothes to withstand plummeting temperatures during outdoor riding in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, Nov 3, 2023.