The coldest air so far this season has spread south and eastward, with temperatures getting into the 40s and 50s as far as south Texas on Wednesday, marking the end of the growing season for many states.

COLD WEATHER FORECAST ACROSS US

Cold air blowing over the relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes will keep lake-effect snow showers and a wintry mix for parts of the Northeast and Michigan through Thursday.

Widespread freeze for the Northeast, Michigan

Widespread freeze for the Northeast, Michigan (Credit: Fox News)

A stationary front draped across the southern Plains will bring heavy rainfall to parts of Texas.  

Flash flooding will be a risk for southeast Texas, especially around the Houston area.

Next Texas storm system

Next Texas storm system (Credit: Fox News)

The next storm system impacting the West moves in on Wednesday.  

Some coastal areas will receive 3-5 inches of rain.  

Rain and snow forecast for the West

Rain and snow forecast for the West (Credit: Fox News)

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High wind watches are also in effect Wednesday night, as the system moves in.