April’s monthly outlook is here, and some places are expected to be warmer than previously forecasted.

A much-needed pattern change will bring some heat relief and rain and snow to the West. Snowfall across the mountains is especially needed, as many places are seeing snowfall numbers well below normal for this time of year. Parts of the higher elevations could see snowfall of around a foot, with the majority falling on Thursday. These places are absolutely desperate for snow after the recent heatwave brought rapid snowmelt to the region. Here’s the latest.

Winter hikers on Michigan’s Grand Island captured the most amazing backdrop. A frozen waterfall looked like a towering cathedral of cascading ice in a stunning shade of blue. Check it out.

A pattern change is on the way this week, bringing rain and storms to much of the East, as well as snow potential for the northern tier of the system. A severe threat is already in place for the Upper Midwest for Monday and Tuesday, and rainfall totals could be over 3 inches, triggering flooding concerns. Here’s the latest timed out forecast.

When a sudden burst of heavy hail hit Palm Bay, Florida, this man jumped on top of his car to protect the sunroof. We do not recommend trying this at home, and the man later confirmed that “yes, it hurt.”