Southern US facing first accumulating snow of the season, risk of severe storms
Arctic air also expected to deliver below-average temperatures this week for much of US
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A strong storm system tracking across the Plains will bring the first accumulating snow of the season for parts of the southern U.S.
There is also a risk of severe storms across the Gulf Coast region with heavy rain, large hail and a few tornadoes.
This system will spread over the South, the Southeast and then up into the Northeast Tuesday and Wednesday as a coastal low.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Arctic air will also spread across the lower 48 this week, delivering below-average temperatures for almost everyone.
Expected U.S. snowfall totals through Wednesday. (Fox News)
Meanwhile, Santa Ana winds return to Southern California on Tuesday.
Areas that face a threat of severe storms Monday. (Fox News)
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Winds could gust upward to 70 mph through the canyons and valleys.
Expected rainfall totals in the southern U.S. through Wednesday. (Fox News)