Record high Wednesday, back to winter Thursday...Many around Omaha will get substantial rainfall, with a little snow mixed in on Thursday. All as colder air return to the region.

Expect on-and-off rain around town with mild temperatures, but prepare for a serious stretch of winter weather in the Cascades. Heavy snow arrives in waves, piles up quickly, and keeps mountain travel hazardous through at least Thursday,

The first of two storm systems will arrive tonight, bringing scattered rain showers to the Texas panhandle. A lull in rain Thursday and an increase in winds wil

The bottom line? A quick moving storm targets the state this evening with a valley rain and mountain snow set up; a strong cold front passes Thursday morning and ushers in the chance of valley snow into Thursday.

Omaha's Weather Leader has deemed Thursday and Friday impact weather days with the potential for widespread rain and accumulating snow in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.Rain, snow chances Sign up for our NewslettersAs of Wednesday,

Portland gets a slight lull in precipitation early Wednesday, but by mid-morning, rain rates will increase. The temperature at 5 a.m. at the Portland International Airport was 43 degrees and will likely stay there (with some minor variation) through the afternoon. Wind gusts of 20-25 mph are possible.

Windier conditions develop on Saturday into Sunday, too, ushering in a colder air mass to end the weekend. Lows on Saturday morning will be back in the 10s, with highs in the 20s. This is a lot closer to the seasonal normals for mid-January, and far from the bitter cold that we know January often produces.

A mild day is on the way for Thursday. High temperatures will hit 50 degrees. Then it goes from mild to wild. Rain develops by mid-afternoon and will continue most of Thursday night. A half inch to 1 inch of rain is possible. A few flurries or sprinkles are possible on Friday morning.

Storm Goretti is expected to bring heavy snow to the Bradford district and other West Yorkshire areas, as the Met Office issues its latest weather warning.