Get Ready Because First Arctic Blast of 2024 Headed Our Way

January 5, 2024

It’s time to dig out the warm clothes and get ready because this unusual and mild early winter is about to change. That’s because an Arctic blast is working its way south. Day Weather Meteorologist Don Day from Cheyenne, WY explains when and what we can expect.

Source: Western Ag Network

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