January's cold pattern east of the Rockies is about to get colder for some cities.

A wintry mess could be ahead for several states in the South, but there are many questions ahead of us in this forecast.

A cold front will track across the eastern U.S. this weekend, bringing another round of rain and snow to the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Cities like New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Detroit and Pittsburgh will see snow and then go into a deep freeze. Temperatures will remain well below average for much of the region after the front passes through. Time it out here.

History tells us that the peak for winter storm activity in the Northeast stretches from late January to early February. Here are some notable storms that have occurred during this peak.

A home in Pacific Palisades that made it through the Palisades Fire unscathed was destroyed by a landslide Wednesday. It was a devastating turn of events for an owner who may have been relieved to learn that the home survived the massive wildfire that has destroyed at least 5,000 structures.