Active west, snow for the Appalachians

Much colder air will push southeast today while temperatures remain above average in the southwest. Low pressure will bring snow to parts of the Ohio Valley and the Appalachians, and active weather continues to impact the Pacific Northwest. The Breakfast Brief is published daily Monday through Friday at 5:00 a.m. Eastern time.

The WeatherRadar shows a quick-moving low pressure that will spread snow showers across the Ohio Valley and the central Appalachians. Anywhere from 1 to 3 inches of snow is expected across the Ohio Valley, with accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible over the Central Appalachians.

The wintry weather expected today across the Ohio Valley and the Appalachians wouldn't be possible without the arctic air surging south and east. The TemperatureRadar shows highs up to 25 degrees below average across the northern Plains and 10-15 degrees below average across the Midwest and Northeast. Single-digit highs are expected in cities like Bismarck, N.D., and Minneapolis.

Heavy coastal rain and mountain snow will proliferate across the Pacific Northwest as our active pattern continues. More than a foot of snow is possible in the highest elevations of the Cascades and Sierra, while 3-4 inches of rain are possible along the coast.

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