Above Average Today

General Overview: RAIN AND STORMS CONTINUE FROM TEXAS TO THE NORTHEAST TODAY, WITH A DRIER PERIOD RETURNING SUNDAY AND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK FOR MOST.

EAST: An advancing cold front will give way to rain across the Eastern US this weekend. Thunderstorms, some strong to severe, will be seen across eastern portions of the Ohio Valley and into parts of the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic. Brief snow could be seen through the end of the weekend on the backside of the front. High-pressure will shift southward into mid next week, with rain chances returning across northern portions of the region. 

Temperature Anomalies:  
-Days 1-3: Well above normal east of the Rockies, 6-12F above average  
-Days 4-6: Cooler behind front, near to slightly below normal  
-Days 7-10: Moderating back to above normal

CENTRAL: Rain and thunderstorms may linger across parts of Texas and the Lower Mississippi Valley today, with drier weather expected elsewhere. Generally dry weather will be seen through the remainder of the weekend and into early next week as high-pressure develops. Rain chances could return near the middle of next week as high-pressure breaks down, mainly favoring the Southern and Central Plains.

Temperature Anomalies:
-Days 1-3: Well above normal, 6-12F above average  
-Days 4-6: Sharply colder behind front, 6-12F below normal  
-Days 7-10: Moderating but still slightly below normal  

WEST: High-pressure will lead to generally dry conditions throughout this weekend. As the upcoming work week progresses, chances for rain and mountain snow will push into the Northwest and Northern Rockies as a new area of low-pressure transitions over the Western US. 

Temperature Anomalies:  
-Days 1-3: Above normal, 3-6F above average  
-Days 4-6: Slightly cooler but still above normal  
-Days 7-10: Continuing above normal temperatures

TROPICAL: No tropical cyclone activity is expected across the Atlantic, Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico during the next 7 days.