A storm system moving up the East Coast will bring a mess of rain, wind, ice and snow through Wednesday.   

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Northeast snow

Snow still to come in the northeastern U,S, (Credit Fox News)

Light snow will also accumulate over the Midwest and the mid-Missouri Valley.  

Nationwide forecast highs

Nationwide forecast high temperatures (Credit Fox News)

Arctic air is spreading southward and much of the country will feel the chill over the next few days. 

California fire weather alerts

Fire weather alerts in southern California (Credit Fox News)

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Santa Ana winds will return to southern California, prompting high wind alerts where exceptionally strong gusts could be damaging and help spread wildfires