The cold temperatures could bring an end to the growing season in several areas, with sensitive crops at risk of damage due to prolonged freezing conditions. Communities in the Central Plains, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Southeast are particularly vulnerable. While the cold snap is not expected to break records, it will be a stark contrast to the recent mild weather. The National Weather Service warns of potential snow in higher elevations of New York, northern New England, and the Appalachians, as well as lake-effect snow near the Great Lakes.