Weather

An active pattern across the northern-half of the nation

For the remainder of Monday, a developing storm will produce light snow in parts of the Midwest. Meanwhile, rain will become heavier along the Gulf Coast. Over Tuesday and Wednesday, the storm system will intensify over the western Atlantic Ocean, grazing the northern Atlantic Coast with high winds and heavy snow. Inland sections of the Northeast should escape with generally light snowfall. Meanwhile, stormy weather will begin to overspread the western U.S. Five-day precipitation totals could reach 3 to 6 inches in the Pacific Northwest, with 1 to 3 inches possible in northern California. Parts of the Rockies and Intermountain West can expect as much as 1 to 2 inches. Toward week’s end, snow will develop across portions of the northern and central Plains and spread into the Great Lakes region.

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- to below-normal temperatures across most of the eastern half of U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific Coast to the central and southern Plains. Meanwhile, near- to below-normal precipitation across the southern U.S. will contrast with wetter-than-normal conditions across the northern half of the U.S., including parts of California.

5-Day Precipitation Totals

NOAA’s 6- to 10- Day Outlook

NOAA’s 8- to 14- Day Outlook