Weather

Snow will move quickly away from the Middle Atlantic and southern New England by Monday afternoon as a storm departs, giving way to a dry day across the Northeast. Snow will melt, especially in unshaded areas, as temperatures rise into the 40s and the low 50s.

Along the cold front accompanying the storm, rain showers will dampen the Tennessee Valley. The front will stop short of the South, where May-like warmth will prevail.

Snow will spread from the northern Rockies to the northern Plains. A bit of rain will develop across the mid-Mississippi Valley, with thunderstorms in parts of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas.

The southern High Plains will turn significantly warmer as gusty winds howl and increase the risk of wildfires. The wind may kick up dust in some areas in the afternoon. The winds will also whip the Rockies, creating hazardous conditions for high-profile vehicles.

In the wake of the snow, cooler air will expand into the northern Great Basin. The Pacific Northwest will turn mainly dry. Snow showers will persist in the Washington Cascades. California should continue to be dry and warm.

Focus: Wintry Cold in the Midwest And Plains

Unseasonable cold will prevail across the north-central states Monday through Tuesday night, in the wake of an early spring snowstorm. Lows Monday night and Tuesday night will mainly range from 0-15 degrees, with even colder conditions in some parts of the northern Plains and the upper Midwest.