Northeast blasted with sudden snow and freezing temperatures

Published: Apr 19, 2026 10:12 PM • Updated: Apr 20, 2026 4:00 AM • Original source

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After a record-breaking heat wave, the Northeast is now being blasted with a wintry mix in the middle of spring. And 81 million Americans from the Midwest to the Northeast are now under frost and freeze alerts through Tuesday morning. NBC News’ Steven Romo reports.