Millions of Americans are bracing for a plunge in temperatures and the possibility of the season's first snowfall as a storm approaches the Eastern and Central U.S. this weekend.

"A lot of these places typically see their first snows the first or second week of November, which is pretty much right on schedule," AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines told Newsweek .

Why It Matters

A developing cold wave is poised to introduce winter-like conditions across the Midwest and East over the weekend and into next week, bringing a chance of snow to 17 states. The arrival of December-like temperatures and the season's potential first snowfall may disrupt travel, impact daily routines, and mark a significant seasonal shift for millions of Americans.

AccuWeather meteorologists cautioned

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