Quick Shot of Northeast Snow Sunday Night

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Apr 1, 2012; 6:21 AM ET

Despite the incredible warmth that surged across much of the East throughout the month of March, a little taste of winter will return on Sunday night.

A quick shot of snow will fall across northern sections of New England and Maine where the air will be just cold enough to produce frozen precipitation.

In areas farther south, snow will mix with rain as the air will be slightly warmer.

A fast-moving clipper system will race from southern Ontario into the mid-Atlantic on Sunday afternoon and night. As the storm pushes eastward, cooler air will be drawn in and precipitation will fall as snow.

Since the snow will be falling at night, the opportunity exists for at least some small accumulations. If the snow would have been falling during the day, the strong late March and early April sun would have made it difficult for much accumulation to occur.

Residents in northern New England who will be traveling on Sunday night should do so with caution and watch out for any slick spots that develop on roadways.

The snow will be quick to end as the storm system races off the coast and into the Atlantic Ocean.

Beyond Sunday night, chances for a little snow will continue through next week.

According to Expert Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski, "a dip in the jet stream will continue to send bouts of chilly air and spotty snow into the Northeast through next week

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Quick Shot of Northeast Snow Sunday Night

No Foolin': 90s for Much of the Plains Today

By Bill Deger, Meteorologist

Apr 1, 2012; 5:53 AM ET

Air conditioners will be humming all across the Plains today as May and Junelike warmth surges north again, threatening many long-standing records.
We're not fooling when we say this warmth could make some people want to seek refuge in swimming pools.
High temperatures in the 90s can be expected over a large area encompassing much of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska, and perhaps even a few areas in South Dakota. Elsewhere, the mercury will top out in the 80s.
These temperatures, some 20 to 30 degrees warmer than normal, are the product of a strong southerly flow which will reach its peak across the nation's midsection today.
This includes the Mississippi Valley and parts of the Deep South, where some records will also be challenged.
Dozens of records fell on Saturday as a result of the warmth from Texas to Wyoming and Montana, where colder air will arrive today.

While more records will fall over the Plains, parts Montana and Wyoming that experienced record warmth on Saturday will be sharply colder today in the wake of a cold front.
Adding to the summer feel today will be unusually high humidity levels, which will drive AccuWeather.com RealFeel® temperatures up several degrees higher than the actual thermometer reading.
Dallas and Oklahoma City will experience some of the highest RealFeel® temperatures, in the mid to upper 90s. Farther west over the Texas Panhandle, and north along the western High Plains, temperatures may very well be warmer in some spots, but humidity levels will be lower thanks to a dry, gusty wind.
Cooler air will begin to eat into the warmth on Monday, but the mercury will remain well above normal, especially from Kansas on south. At the same time, the crux of the warmth will shift to the Southeast.
By Tuesday, the difference will be more noticeable over the Plains, with temperatures as much as 40 degrees lower compared to today in some areas.
A front emerging from the Rockies will be the catalyst for cooler temperatures, but not after pounding central Texas and Oklahoma with some nasty thunderstorms late in the day on Monday according to AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Dan DePodwin.
In the meantime, such unusual warmth this early in the year can easily catch people off guard. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and take frequent breaks if you will be outdoors today in the heart of the heat.

No Foolin': 90s for Much of the Plains Today

Major Spring Storm Developing For Korea, Japan

By Evan Duffey, Meteorologist

Apr 1, 2012; 4:57 AM ET

While high pressure is leading to calm weather across Korea today, and flurries are occurring across Japan, a major spring storm is currently in the works.
During the day on Monday, local time, a trough will be making its way across eastern China and Manchuria. When it reaches the Yellow Sea, it will take advantage of the warmth and moisture there, and will develop a strong surface storm rather quickly. Many meteorologists refer to these rapidly developing coastal storms as "bombs", because they deepen so quickly.
On Monday, while the storm is over the Yellow Sea, rain will develop across northeastern China, Manchuria, and Korea. Snow will not be widespread, but will be possible on the back of the system, especially in the higher terrain.
Overnight the storm will be pulling northeast towards the Sea of Japan, where the storm will continue to develop. As the storm spins up over the water, torrential rain can be expected across Japan, as well as the Sikhote-Alin Mountains of Russia.
The wind will most likely be coming down sideways as well, thanks to sustained winds over 30 mph, with wind gusts above 50 mph. As the wind picks up damage may be done to poorly designed or temporary structures.
Temperatures across Japan will continue to drop throughout the day. By Tuesday night, snow will be falling across the higher terrain in the center of the nation.
On top of the heavy rain, a warm push ahead of the storm will work to melt snow in the mountains, and the combination of snowmelt and rainfall may be too much for streams and rivers, leading to flooding concerns across Japan.

Major Spring Storm Developing For Korea, Japan