Lake-effect snow will continue to fall across western and upstate New York Friday with the heaviest band forecast to set up downwind of Lake Ontario, north of Syracuse. The pattern stays active into early next week with multiple clipper systems bringing the chance for snow Saturday night into Sunday and then again on Monday. Travel will be impacted and could become difficult or impossible at times.

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A ridge of high pressure will develop across the Four Corners and Plains this weekend, allowing places like Denver, North Platte, Rapid City and Oklahoma City to see highs in the 60s. The above-average warmth will spread eastward next week. By Wednesday, Atlanta will be in the 70s and 50-degree highs will push as far north as Philadelphia. It will remain cold across the Great Lakes, but with temperatures expected to rise above freezing, expect plenty of snow to melt. Watch this video to see how warm it will get in your city.

There’s no end in sight for the waterlogged state of California, as the active pattern will keep the threat for flooding in the forecast through early next week. Rain will move back in Friday and continue on and off through the weekend. We can’t rule out an isolated tornado Saturday across Northern California and the Central Valley as the system approaches the West Coast. Ski lovers will be happy as snow levels will be coming down this weekend with several feet of snow expected. Watch this video for more on the timing of the rain and snow.

After a weekend of heavy snow and freezing temperatures, ice crystals and sunlight put on a dazzling show in the sky over Graceville, Minnesota. Despite wind chills as low as -25, Carole Brauer captured beautiful video of the phenomena.