A couple of nice days of spring in the West will turn to a stormy pattern with several rounds of snow through next week. Cold northwest flow will bring good powder conditions through many Western U.S. states. In the East, active storms will take a northerly track and bring rain, confining cold air and snow to the northern tiers.

Cool northwest flow will keep scattered and light snow showers falling in the northern Mid-Atlantic on Wednesday and Thursday. Snow accumulations will be minimal to light with a trace-2 inches. A few rain showers will affect the western Mid-Atlantic. Friday will be clear with a weekend storm system bringing warm air and rain. Saturday looks to be manageable on the slopes with more rain on Sunday.