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[January 22, 2009] (AP) Rain and snow were forecast across the Southwest and into the Intermountain West on Thursday, while the East Coast, the Plains and the Mississippi Valley were expected to be mostly clear.

Clouds and scattered showers were likely across the Southwest, with California receiving the bulk of the precipitation. Rain could turn to snow in some of the higher elevations.

Insurance Mostly cloudy skies were forecast across the Northwest, with scattered snow showers expected in Montana and Idaho. A few inches of snow were possible in central Montana, where winds were predicted to become strong.

Mostly clear skies were likely over the Plains and the Mississippi Valley during the first part of the day, though clouds were to invade the regions later. Little precipitation was anticipated, except for a few snow showers that could develop in the far northern portion of the regions.

Most of the East Coast was likely to see clear conditions, except for clouds and flurries in the upper Mid-Atlantic and New England. Another frosty morning was forecast for the Southeast, where freeze watches and warnings were issued.

Temperatures in the Lower 48 states on Wednesday ranged from a low of minus 22 degrees at Watertown, N.Y., to a high of 84 degrees at Gila Bend, Ariz.

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[Associated Press article from Weather Underground]