Wintry weather will be one of the big stories this week as snow will spread from the Rockies through the Midwest and then into the Northeast in the coming days. 

A cold surge plunging southward from Canada is dropping temperatures and setting the stage for measurable snow this week.   

The national forecast for Monday, April 19. (Fox News)

More than a foot of snow will pile up across the mountains of Wyoming into Colorado. 

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Record low temperatures also could be broken this week where freeze warnings are up for close to a dozen states. 

Expected snowfall totals through Tuesday. (Fox News)

Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible over central Florida as a slow-moving front lingers over the region.   

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Snow potential for the Midwest and Northeast later this week. (Fox News)

Flash flooding will be a concern with over 5 inches of rain will be possible in the next few days. 

Dry, windy conditions will elevate the fire danger for parts of Utah and Western Colorado.