Updated on May 6, 2021 at 11:45 pm
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The sun is finally back!
It s a gorgeous afternoon with some fair weather clouds due to colder air aloft but, as the day progresses, the clouds will fade away and the wind will ease, giving way to a chilly night with the possibility of patchy frost for northern New England as lows dip into the 30s north, 40s south under a mainly clear sky and light wind. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
After a cool start Friday, the strong sun angle this time of the year will warm things up inland, bringing highs into the 60s. But an on-shore flow will keep coastal towns in the 50s. Clouds increase in the afternoon so we end up with variable clouds on Friday but mainly rain free.
New storms to cross US with heavy snow, dangerous thunderstorms
ABCNews A wintery blast will hit a large part of the country as a couple of storms cross the nation.
As of Friday morning, 11 states, from California to Minnesota, are on alert for heavy snow and treacherous road conditions.
The first storm is expected to bring rain and snow to the West Friday all the way into Southern California.
A winter weather advisory has been issued for the mountains outside of San Diego, where some areas may see up to 8 inches of snow.
Some much-needed rain is expected in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego Friday.
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A wintery blast will hit a large part of the country as a couple of storms cross the nation.
As of Friday morning, 11 states, from California to Minnesota, are on alert for heavy snow and treacherous road conditions.