Thursday's forecast: More rain, snow for the West
Another storm will roll into the West on Thursday, bringing rain to coastal and valley areas and heavy snow to the mountains. A separate storm will soak the Gulf Coast by the evening.
West: Rain is forecast for coastal areas of Washington, Oregon and northern California. Heavy snow will again pelt the Cascades, Sierra and northern Rockies. The Southwest will stay dry and mild.
East: The bitter cold of Wednesday will be replaced by milder temperatures on Thursday, as highs will be well above freezing for most areas, other than New England. Lake-effect snow will continue downwind of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario in New York but should begin to wind down by the evening.
Gulf Coast: Widespread afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are expected for the Gulf Coast from Texas to Louisiana and in southern Florida.
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Weather history for Jan. 14: In 1932, Harrisburg, Pa., soared to 73 degrees, tying a January record high temperature. In 1993, in Buena Park, Calif., a tornado struck during the pre-dawn hours, creating a 100-foot wide path of damage for two miles.