21.   Light snow and rain showers are expected in northern New England as a weak disturbance passes offshore.

22.   Lighter showers are expected in western Washington and Oregon.

23.   Locally heavy showers are expected near the Texas and Louisiana shores.

24.   Lighter showers are expected to the north of this cluster.

25.   Meanwhile, rain showers are expected in the deserts of the Southwest with snow at higher elevations in Arizona and New Mexico.

26.   Mixed rain and snow showers are expected in the upper Middle West.

27.   More rain has fallen this week and some scattered showers are expected at the weekend, said Massachusetts-based Weather Services Corp.

28.   Mixed showers are expected in the Bitterroots as chilly air circulates uphill.

29.   Much of the West will be dry with a warming trend, though showers are expected in the Northwest.

30.   Most of the West will be mild and tranquil although a few showers are expected in the Southwestern deserts.