Arctic Blast 2025: US Weekend Forecast & Weather Alerts – Full Forecast Nov 22-23

**By ClickUSA News Weather Team | November 20, 2025**

A ferocious Arctic cold front is barreling across America this weekend, delivering the coldest air of the season so far to more than 200 million people. From sub-freezing highs in Chicago to potential flash flooding in Texas, the weather map is splitting the country in two: bone-chilling north and stormy south.

Here’s your complete, city-by-city weekend forecast for November 22-23, 2025, plus critical alerts you need to know before heading out.

## Nationwide Highlights

– Coldest air since February slamming the Midwest & Northeast
– Over 150 million under Freeze Warnings or Frost Advisories
– First widespread lake-effect snow of the season
– Heavy rain & flash flood threat from Texas to the Carolinas
– Travel chaos expected: slick roads, flight delays, packed pre-Thanksgiving highways

## Northeast & Mid-Atlantic: December Arrives Early

Morning lows in the teens and 20s, daytime highs barely above freezing.

– New York City: Sat 34°F / 22°F | Sun 36°F / 24°F – Sunny but windy, feels like teens
– Boston: Sat 32°F / 20°F | Sun 34°F / 21°F – Light flurries possible Sunday
– Philadelphia: Sat 36°F / 24°F | Sun 38°F / 26°F
– Washington D.C.: Sat 38°F / 25°F | Sun 40°F / 27°F

Alert: Hard Freeze Warning Saturday night – protect pipes, plants, pets, and people.

## Midwest: Dangerous Wind Chills & Snow Squalls
The bullseye of the blast. Wind chills could drop below zero.

– Chicago: Sat 28°F / 15°F (gusts 30 mph) | Sun 30°F / 18°F – Scattered snow showers
– Detroit: Sat 30°F / 18°F | Sun 32°F / 20°F – Lake-effect flurries
– Minneapolis: Sat 22°F / 8°F | Sun 24°F / 10°F – Wind chill near -5°F

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory northern IL/IN/MI – slick travel, reduced visibility.

## South: From Warm to Wild – Heavy Rain & Sudden Freeze
A sharp cold front triggers storms, then temperatures crash.

– Atlanta: Sat 48°F / 30°F | Sun 42°F / 28°F – Showers likely Sunday
– Dallas: Sat 52°F / 32°F | Sun 45°F / 30°F – 2-4 inches of rain possible
– Houston: Sat 62°F / 38°F | Sun 48°F / 32°F – Thunderstorms, gusty winds
– New Orleans: Sat 65°F / 42°F | Sun 50°F / 34°F – Heavy downpours

Alert: Flash Flood Watch parts of TX, OK, AR, LA Sunday into Monday.

## West: Snow in the Rockies, Mild Elsewhere
– Denver: Sat 38°F / 18°F | Sun 35°F / 15°F – 3-6 inches mountain snow
– Seattle: Sat 48°F / 38°F | Sun 46°F / 36°F – Mostly dry
– Los Angeles: Sat 68°F / 48°F | Sun 70°F / 50°F – Sunny and pleasant

## Travel & Safety Tips for the Weekend

– Allow extra time – untreated roads will ice quickly after dark
– Check flight status: Major delays expected at ORD, DTW, EWR, LGA
– Stock emergency kits in vehicles (blanket, food, charger)
– Bring pets indoors and drip faucets in freeze zones
– Thanksgiving travel peak begins – coldest pre-holiday weekend in years

Stay with ClickUSA News all weekend for live radar updates, school closings, and the latest on this historic November cold wave.

What are your weekend plans getting wrecked by this Arctic blast? Drop them in the comments!

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