Remaining Below Normal

General Overview: ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN ACROSS THE NATION WITH MIXED PRECIPITATION IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, RAIN ALONG THE GULF COAST, AND SIGNIFICANT BELOW-NORMAL TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE EASTERN HALF OF THE COUNTRY. A DEVELOPING COASTAL SYSTEM WILL BRING RAIN AND POSSIBLE THUNDERSTORMS TO THE SOUTHEAST COAST BY WEEKEND, WHILE HIGH PRESSURE DOMINATES THE CENTRAL REGIONS.

EAST:
The eastern United States will experience generally quiet weather initially, with a low pressure system over eastern Canada influencing conditions across the Northeast. By Friday, a developing low pressure system off the Southeast coast will bring increasing rain chances to coastal areas. This coastal system will strengthen through Saturday, with rain spreading along the Eastern Seaboard and possibly some thunderstorm activity developing offshore. Cold frontal boundary will push through the region by Saturday, bringing cooler air behind it. The Great Lakes region may see some light snow showers around the lakes due to lake effect conditions.

Temperature Anomalies:

-Days 1-3: Significantly below normal temperatures across the entire region, with anomalies of 6-12°F below normal, particularly intense across the Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley regions.

-Days 4-6: Continued below normal temperatures, though moderating slightly in the Northeast. The Southeast and Mid-Atlantic will remain 6-8°F below normal.

-Days 7-10: Cold pattern begins to relax with temperatures trending closer to normal by day 10, though still generally below normal across most areas except the far Northeast.

CENTRAL:
The Central United States will see a pattern dominated by high pressure systems, with one initially positioned over the Gulf Coast states and another developing over the Northern Plains by Friday. This will lead to generally dry conditions across much of the region. Some light precipitation is possible in eastern Texas and along the Gulf Coast. By the weekend, a developing frontal boundary will bring the potential for mixed precipitation to parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, with snow possible in the Dakotas and Minnesota.

Temperature Anomalies:

-Days 1-3: Significantly below normal temperatures, particularly across the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley where anomalies will range from 8-12°F below normal.

-Days 4-6: Cold anomalies begin to moderate but remain 4-8°F below normal across most areas, with the coldest readings in the Southern Plains.

-Days 7-10: Warming trend continues with temperatures approaching normal in the Northern Plains by day 10, though southern regions will remain cooler than average.

WEST:
The Western United States will experience active weather, particularly in the Pacific Northwest where a series of systems will bring rain, snow, and mixed precipitation. High pressure over the Intermountain West will provide generally dry conditions there. The Pacific Northwest will see continued precipitation through midweek, with rain at lower elevations and snow in the mountains. By the weekend, precipitation will focus more on the Northern Rockies with a mix of rain and snow. Some freezing rain is possible in parts of the interior Northwest, which could create hazardous travel conditions.

Temperature Anomalies:

-Days 1-3: Near normal to slightly below normal temperatures across most areas, with some cooler conditions in the Pacific Northwest.

-Days 4-6: Warming trend begins with above normal temperatures developing across the Intermountain West and Rockies, with anomalies of 3-6°F above normal.

-Days 7-10: Significant warming with widespread above normal temperatures, particularly across the Northern Rockies and Northern Plains where anomalies will reach 6-12°F above normal.

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