National weather forecast for December 17
Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean has your FOX Weather forecast.
A cold front slicing across the Plains up into the Mid-Atlantic will bring the risk of thunderstorms, some of which could turn severe for parts of the South through the mid-Mississippi Valley.
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Heavy rain, large hail, damaging winds and some isolated tornadoes will be possible.

Eastern futuretrack (Credit: Fox News)
Behind the front, temperatures will drop significantly, along with wintery and possibly icy weather.

Severe storm threat in the South (Credit: Fox News)
Moderate-to-heavy snow is forecast to spread from upstate New York to New England over the weekend.

Northeast, New England snow forecast (Credit: Fox News)
Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest will get active again on Saturday, with more coastal rain and mountain snow.

Western snow forecast (Credit: Fox News)
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In addition, a pair of Alberta clippers will dive across the northern Plains, bringing snow and strong gusty winds.