Friday's forecast: Snow for western, central U.S.
Snow will fly across portions of the western and central U.S. on Friday. The East will see typical early January temperatures.
Central U.S.: Light snow could lead to travel problems in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest Friday. A few thunderstorms could rumble in the southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley.
West: Light rain will soak California while snow plasters the mountains. High temperatures will only be in the frigid teens in the northern Rockies.
East: Rain is likely in portions of the Gulf Coast and Florida on Friday. A seasonal cold, cloudy early January day is forecast for the mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
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Weather history for Jan. 8: In 1937, Nevada's all-time coldest temperature of 50 below zero was set in San Jacinto. In 2003, Des Moines, Iowa, soared to an all-time January record high temperature of 67 degrees.