Morning temperatures will tumble this weekend into the 30s and 40s

Name: Fall temperatures incoming: a big cooldown this weekend
Uploaded: 2026-10-12T17:13:49.509Z
Duration: 32 s
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: After record warmth this week for much of the central U.S., get ready for a dramatic cooldown by the weekend from the Plains to the Northeast.

ByJennifer GrayandStephanie Nims•

October 12, 2026

Updated: October 12, 2026, 1:40 pm EDTPublished: October 12, 2026, 1:13 pm EDT

After record warmth this week for much of the central U.S., get ready for a dramatic cooldown by the weekend. Morning temperatures will drop into the 30s and 40s for millions from the Plains to the Northeast Saturday and Sunday. For many, this will be the first real taste of fall. Meteorologist Jennifer Gray explains.