Strong-to-severe thunderstorms will erupt along a strong cold front slicing through the Plains through Friday.  

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Plains storms

The threat of severe storms in the Plains on Thursday (Credit: Fox News)

Large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and tornadoes will be possible.  

Storms

The threat of severe storms in the Plains on Friday (Credit: Fox News)

Behind the front, heavy mountain snow will pile up across the Rockies. 

Rain

Rain forecast through Saturday across the U.S. (Credit: Fox News)

Above-average temperatures ahead of the front will bring very mild air to the eastern U.S. over the next few days.

Northwest snow

Snow to come for the Northwest (Credit: Fox News)

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The Northwest is about to get socked with heavy coastal rain and snow for the higher elevations.