Tuesday's forecast: Bitter cold, snow hit central, northeastern U.S.
Ferocious cold and light snow will be the main weather stories across the central and northeastern U.S. on Tuesday, while the West and Deep South enjoy a warm spell.
Midwest, Northeast: As the overnight snow in the Midwest comes to an end, a band of snow will spread across the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic Tuesday. Snow totals should be mainly light, in the 1-3 inch range, but some spots in the mountains could see up to six inches. Lake-effect snow will also fly near the Great Lakes.
Bitterly cold air will continue in the Midwest, northern Plains and much of New England Tuesday, with highs only in the single digits and teens.
West, South: Most of the West Coast and southern tier from the Southwest to the Southeast will see a mild, dry day. The cold will eventually work into the Southeast by late Wednesday and Thursday.
Weather history for Jan. 6: In 1880, Seattle had its biggest snowstorm on record. Six-foot high snowdrifts were reported. In 1991, the Ohio River was up to 17 feet above flood stage in spots from Louisville to the Mississippi River.