Wausau Could Plunge to 19 Degrees as First Widespread Hard Freeze Takes Aim at the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley on the Morning of November 7
MIDWEST — A strong weather system moving through on November 6 is expected to open the door for the first widespread hard freeze of the season, with forecast maps showing sub-freezing temperatures spread across much of the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley by the morning of Saturday, November 7.
Forecasters stress that confidence is still low this far out, but the latest modeled temperatures paint a cold picture for millions of people.
When the Freeze Is Expected
The coldest air is projected for 7 a.m. ET on Saturday, November 7, right after the strong system clears the region on Friday, November 6.
How Cold It Could Get
Modeled temperatures at 7 a.m. on November 7 show freezing or near-freezing readings across a wide area:
| City | Forecast Temp |
|---|---|
| Wausau | 19°F |
| Green Bay | 25°F |
| Lansing | 25°F |
| Jefferson City | 25°F |
| Duluth | 27°F |
| Saginaw | 27°F |
| Cedar Rapids | 27°F |
| Peoria | 27°F |
| Charleston | 27°F |
| Milwaukee | 28°F |
| Springfield | 28°F |
| Evansville | 28°F |
| Pittsburgh | 28°F |
| St. Louis | 30°F |
| Indianapolis | 30°F |
| Louisville | 30°F |
| Cincinnati | 30°F |
| Dayton | 30°F |
| Toledo | 30°F |
| Buffalo | 30°F |
| Detroit | 32°F |
| Cleveland | 39°F |
Coldest Spot on the Map
Wausau stands out as the coldest location shown, at just 19 degrees. Much of Wisconsin and Michigan sits in the mid-20s, while cities across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Missouri hover in the upper 20s to around 30 degrees.
Cleveland, near the warmer waters of Lake Erie, is one of the few spots shown staying above freezing at 39 degrees.
Bad Timing for Farmers
The freeze threat comes as last-minute harvest work is still underway in parts of the region. A hard freeze could affect any crops still in the field, making it critical for farmers to watch the forecast closely over the coming days.
Forecast Could Still Change
Because the projection is still several days out, confidence remains low. Forecasters say they will keep tracking the latest trends, and temperatures could shift as the system’s timing and strength become clearer.
What Residents Should Do
People across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley should plan ahead by:
- Protecting outdoor plants and late-season gardens
- Bringing pets indoors during the coldest hours
- Preparing outdoor pipes and hoses for freezing temperatures
- Checking the forecast daily as November 7 approaches
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