Short Range Forecast Discussion NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 354 AM EDT Sat Apr 03 2021 Valid 12Z Sat Apr 03 2021 - 12Z Mon Apr 05 2021 ...Another round of freezing temperatures and record-breaking cold are forecast for the East this morning before moderating Sunday... ...Elevated Risks of fire weather are in place for the Plains supported by warm temperatures in the western and central CONUS... A cold high pressure system persisting over the eastern part of the U.S. will lead to continued chilly temperatures today, with lows 15 to 25 degrees below average and highs generally 5 to 15 degrees below average. Several daily records for low minimum temperatures could be set across the Southeast and the Appalachians eastward. Freeze/Hard Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories are widespread once again this morning for portions of the Mississippi, Tennessee, and Ohio Valleys and much of the Southeast. These cold temperatures in early April could cause damage to early-season crops and plants. Temperatures are expected to moderate closer to normal on Sunday and Monday as the high weakens. On the other hand, the western and north-central U.S. can expect much warmer temperatures over the next few days, with much above average and possibly record-breaking warm temperatures. The Southwest should see temperatures in the upper 90s and nearing 100 degrees, while 80s are forecast for northern/central portions of the Plains. Unfortunately, these warm temperatures combined with dry soils, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to the potential for fire weather for parts of the Plains. Per the Storm Prediction Center, today's Fire Weather Outlook indicates an Elevated Risk across the Northern Plains, while Sunday has Elevated Risks across portions of Montana as well as southern/central parts of the High Plains. In terms of precipitation, the next couple days still look to be dry for most areas, but with a few exceptions. The most notable precipitation should be across the Northwest, as a frontal system brings moisture to the Pacific Northwest today and to the Northern Great Basin and Northern Rockies on Sunday. Still, only a few inches of snow are expected in higher elevations, with light rain totals in lower elevations. Farther south, isolated rain showers and thunderstorms are possible today into early Sunday in and around Texas as an upper-level impulse approaches. Light rain is possible across portions of the Midwest Sunday into Monday. Additionally, light rain and snow may occur across the Interior Northeast today and tonight, while another chance of precipitation/snow is expected for Maine late Sunday into Monday as a surface low pressure system in the Atlantic comes near. Tate Graphics available at www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/basicwx/basicwx_ndfd.php