Above Average Temperatures Return

General Overview: ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN BRINGS SNOW, RAIN, AND THUNDERSTORMS TO MUCH OF THE NATION OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. FREEZING RAIN THREAT IN THE NORTHERN PLAINS AND UPPER MIDWEST.

EAST:
A complex weather system will bring a variety of precipitation types to the eastern United States over the next few days. Rain is expected across much of the region, with snow likely in parts of the Northeast and Great Lakes. There is a risk of freezing rain in portions of the Upper Midwest and interior Northeast. Thunderstorms are possible in the Southeast and along the Gulf Coast. As the system progresses, colder air will filter in behind it, potentially changing rain to snow in some areas.

Temperature Anomalies:
-Days 1-3: Below average temperatures in the Northeast, near average elsewhere
-Days 4-6: Warming trend with above average temperatures spreading across much of the region
-Days 7-10: Continued above average temperatures for most areas, especially in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast

CENTRAL:
A potent storm system will move through the central United States, bringing a mix of precipitation types. Heavy snow is likely across parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, while rain and thunderstorms are expected further south. There is a significant risk of freezing rain in portions of the Dakotas and Minnesota, which could lead to dangerous travel conditions and potential power outages. As the system moves east, colder air will wrap around behind it, potentially changing rain to snow in some areas.

Temperature Anomalies:
-Days 1-3: Below average temperatures in the north, above average in the south
-Days 4-6: Warming trend with above average temperatures spreading across most of the region
-Days 7-10: Continued above average temperatures, especially in the Southern Plains

WEST:
The western United States will experience a mix of weather conditions over the next several days. A series of storm systems will bring rain and mountain snow to the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies. There is a potential for heavy snow in higher elevations. The Southwest will remain mostly dry, with a high pressure system bringing warmer temperatures to the region. Critical fire weather conditions are possible in parts of the Southwest due to the combination of warm temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds.

Temperature Anomalies:
-Days 1-3: Above average temperatures in the Southwest, near average elsewhere
-Days 4-6: Cooling trend in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies, continued warmth in the Southwest
-Days 7-10: Generally near average temperatures across the region, with some cooler than normal conditions in the Northwest

TROPICAL:
No tropical cyclone activity is expected in the Atlantic or Eastern Pacific basins over the next 7 days.