Above Normal

General Overview: ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN BRINGS RAIN, SNOW, AND SEVERE STORMS TO MUCH OF THE COUNTRY OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. TEMPERATURES WILL BE WELL ABOVE AVERAGE FOR MOST AREAS EAST OF THE ROCKIES.

EAST:  A complex weather pattern will bring a variety of weather hazards to the eastern United States over the next few days. Daily chances for rain and thunderstorms are likely across Southeast and into parts of the OH Valley/Mid-Atlantic, with a few strong storms possible on Wednesday. Further north, a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will spread across the northeast today, with rain chances lingering through the mid to late week as precipitation spreads further north. Periods of freezing rain could develop during the early hours most days for New England. Late this week and into this weekend, a deep area of low-pressure will swing a cold front across the Eastern US, giving way to rain showers across most areas. Expect a thunderstorm threat across parts of the Southeast/OH Valley. 

Temperature Anomalies:

-Days 1-3: Much above average, especially in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic where temperatures could be 10-15°F above normal.

-Days 4-6: Continuing well above average for most areas, with the warmest anomalies shifting slightly south and west.

-Days 7-10: Gradually moderating but still above average for most of the region, especially in the Southeast.

CENTRAL:  An active weather pattern will bring daily chances for precipitation to the central United States through the remainder of the week. Thunderstorms will likely accompany rain across the South/Central Plains and into the Mississippi Valley, with some severe storms possible as well. Rain showers will linger late this week. Precipitation may spread further north late this week and into the weekend, with a mix of rain and snow likely across the Dakotas and parts of MN/WI.

Temperature Anomalies:

-Days 1-3: Much above average, with the warmest anomalies in the Northern and Central Plains where temperatures could be 15-20°F above normal.

-Days 4-6: Continuing well above average for most areas, with the core of warmth shifting slightly eastward.

-Days 7-10: Gradually moderating but still above average for most of the region, especially in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.

WEST:  A series of storm systems will bring periods of rain and mountain snow to much of the western United States. Precipitation will likely start within the Pacific Northwest today, spreading into the Intermountain West through the middle of the week, and into the Rockies late in the week. The heaviest precipitation will likely focus the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies.

Temperature Anomalies:

-Days 1-3: Near to slightly above average for most areas, with some cooler spots in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies.

-Days 4-6: Warming trend begins, with above average temperatures spreading across most of the region.

-Days 7-10: Continuing above average for most areas, especially in the interior West.

TROPICAL: No tropical cyclone activity is expected during the next 7 days.