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 The system will linger along the coast from Florida through the Carolinas, kicking up a few scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of these storms may turn severe with strong winds and large hail. Rainfall totals will range from 1 to 2 inches, with over 2 inches likely in areas of severe storm development.
Behind this system in the West, a low pressure system continues making its way over the Rockies and into the Plains. This will support additional rain and snow showers across the
northern Rockies. Parts of western Montana may see up to 8 inches of new snow by Friday evening. Just to the east, a few rain showers will move into the
northern High Plains.
Ahead of this system, warm air building in from the south will allow for temperatures to remain 15 to 20 degrees above seasonable across the Plains. Expect highs to range in the 60s across the
northern Plains and upper Midwest.
However, behind the low pressure system and associated cold front, the Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West and Great Basin will range from 10 to 15 degrees below seasonable due to cool air pouring in from the north.
Temperatures in the Lower 48 states Thursday have ranged from a morning low of 7 degrees at Stanley, Idaho, to a high of 93 degrees at Falfurrias, Texas.
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