National weather forecast for December 9
Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean has your FOX Weather forecast.
A big snowstorm is underway Thursday across the Rockies, bringing the most snow so far this season for the region.
SNOWY WEATHER FORECAST FOR WEST, IMPACTING TRAVEL
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Western snow forecast (Credit: Fox News)
The cold front associated with this system is forecast to bring the risk of strong-to-severe weather, including tornadoes across the Mississippi, Tennessee and Ohio valleys on Friday.
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Severe storm threat (Credit: Fox News)
Large hail, damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will all be a potential threat into Friday night.
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Friday night storms (Credit: Fox News)
Meanwhile, a wild warm-up for much of the country will continue into the weekend, with temperatures up to 30 degrees above average.
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Record warmth in the South (Credit: Fox News)
Widespread record highs will be possible.
Ninety-degree temperatures will also be possible in southern Texas.
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Record warmth for the East (Credit: Fox News)
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The warm air will spread into the East on Saturday.