It's about the "H"

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Mark Avery, Senior Meteorologist, The Weather Channel
Sunday; November 19, 2006:

West

In the Pacific Northwest, another system is making landfall along the Washington/Oregon coast bringing the potential for heavy rain once again to these states, as well as extreme northern California. Seattle is close to setting an all-time record wettest month, and given this storm system and associated rains#with more rain expected over the coming days#will come close, if not surpass it. A storm warning is in effect for the coastal waters from Florence, OR, to Point St. George, CA. Further to the south, the story is the heat: Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Tucson are forecast to come close to either tying or breaking record highs for Sunday. Temperatures all across the West are expected to remain above normal until mid-week, with more rain through the week in the Northwest.

Northeast

In the Northeast, an upper level storm system will bring clouds and a few light rain and snow showers to parts of Appalachians into the Great Lakes. Breezy conditions are also possible in the Northeast (and really anywhere east of the Mississippi River). Temperatures are expected to remain at or below normal through mid-week.

South

In the Southeast, high pressure is in control of the weather and keeping things rather cool. Temperatures are expected to remain below normal for most of the South through Tuesday. By Tuesday through Thursday, a coastal low is forecast to develop off of the North Carolina coast and hang off the coast through Thanksgiving Day. This storm system could produce strong winds and waves along the North Carolina and Virginia coasts, with the potential for sound-side flooding along North Carolina's Outer Banks.

Midwest

In the Midwest, high pressure is the main weather feature and is responsible for warmer temperatures on the way for the next few days. The exception is around the Great Lakes, where light rain and light snow are expected on Sunday. Some light snow is possible again on the western slopes of the Appalachians on Monday before precipitation wraps up by Tuesday.