Weather

Another major weather pattern shift ahead

High pressure centered over the Intermountain West will finally weaken during the weekend, leading to diminishing winds across southern California. Meanwhile, weekend rain will develop along the Gulf Coast, totaling as much as 1 to 3 inches. Farther north, snowy weather will persist in the vicinity of the Great Lakes, especially during the next 2 days and again early next week. In contrast, little or no precipitation will fall during the next 5 days in several areas, including California, the Plains, and the western Corn Belt. By early next week, a cold snap will end across the eastern U.S., as mild air encompasses nearly the entire country.

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- to below-normal temperatures and near- to above-normal precipitation across much of the U.S. Warmer-than-normal weather will be mostly confined to the Southeast, while drier-than-normal conditions should be limited to Florida’s peninsula and the Pacific Coast States.