The U.S. is set to feel the impacts of an Arctic polar vortex next week, meteorologists have warned, with sub-zero temperatures possible across much of the country. Meteorologists explained that polar vortex intrusions are usually not disruptive,

The odds of extreme cold this winter in the US, Asia, and parts of Europe are climbing, threatening to boost energy bills for consumers. A deep freeze would likely mean higher prices for power and natural gas, adding to the cost burden for ratepayers as inflation remains stubbornly high.

Next week’s pre-winter arctic plunge might be a sign of things to come for the Eastern U.S., as several key weather patterns will converge to bring early bone-chilling cold and potentially

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said iguanas can become either immobilized or sluggish when temperatures hit between 40 and 50 degrees. Longer cold snaps with overcast skies that prevent basking for warmth can be deadly as the paralyzed iguanas become easy prey to vultures, bobcats and coyotes.

However, this particular outbreak is a bit out of season, as the fiercest cold snaps are typically reserved for mid-winter. For example, Miami's all-time low temperature of 27 degrees was set on February 3, 1917, according to the National Weather Service.

Next week's pre-winter arctic plunge might be a sign of things to come for the Eastern U.S., as several key weather patterns will converge to bring early bone-chilling cold and potentially more snowstorms to the region.

The forecast calls for cold weather across the central and eastern U.S., with temperatures 10-15 degrees below average, federal forecasters say.