The NWS warned of the sudden temperature change in a Thursday morning forecast. “An abrupt change to reality is underway across the Eastern U.S. in the wake of a

Northern US regions will face heavy snow, strong winds, and blizzard-like conditions, while the West Coast sees heavy rain and gusty winds from atmospheric rivers. The East Coast stays mostly calm with some inland rain and wet snow by November 27.

A disturbed area of weather that the National Hurricane Center has given a low chance of developing off the east coast will raise concerns for localized flooding and prolong dangerous marine conditions through the weekend and into early next week.

Potentially severe thunderstorms could soak parts of Queensland in coming days as wild weather continues across the country’s east.

A mix of dry winds, a low-pressure trough, and a healthy dose of luck shielded the U.S. East Coast from the impacts of hurricanes.