Temperatures to rise in the South following historic week of snow, cold and ice

After a historic week of snow, cold and ice, a quieter weather pattern will bring more seasonal temperatures and a much-needed break from an active storm track across the country. 

Temperatures will gradually start to rise this weekend in the South, including Texas. 

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Snow and ice will begin to melt and a better work week ahead will warm things up and dry out. 

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The storm that brought rain, snow and freezing rain is slowly moving offshore.  

There are still some lingering snow showers, though, for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Lake effect snow will also be an issue with accumulations of 4 to 8 inches possible. 

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The Northwest will continue to see rain and mountain snow through Saturday.   

Winter storm advisories are up for parts of the Cascades and the Northern Rockies.