The West is going to experience active weather over the next few days, as several strong storms, widespread rain and mountain snow move into the region. 

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In California, the Sierra could receive 1-2 feet of new snow by Saturday morning.  

Unsettled western weather (Credit: Fox News)

The arctic cold front will send temperatures plummeting while spreading snow over the Rockies, the Plains and the upper Midwest on Saturday.  

Western snow forecast (Credit: Fox News)

Freezing rain and ice will be possible over parts of Michigan and weekend travel will be impacted.  

Western futuretrack (Credit: Fox News)

Ahead of this, record warmth will be the story as temperatures soar 20-30 degrees above average for the Plains and Southeast

Warmth across the Plains, Southeast (Credit: Fox News)

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Severe storms could be possible as the cold front crashes into the Plains on Saturday and Sunday.