1.   But the north west and the west coast did get some sunny spells, while the rest of the country had to contend with some patchy rain.

2.   An increasing flow of warm air from the south will rise over slightly cooler air, resulting in clouds and patchy rain over parts of Nebraska and South Dakota.

3.   Another in a series of Pacific fronts will bring patchy rain and mountain snow from central California to the western parts of Washington and Oregon.

4.   Behind the front, very cool, unsettled weather with patchy rain and mountain snow will occur across the northwestern states and the northern Rockies.

5.   A cold front will stall, leaving abundant clouds and patchy rain near the Gulf of Mexico coast.

6.   A few snow showers will dust northeastern New England while patchy light rain develops near the coast.

7.   A stationary front in south Texas will focus increasing amounts of Gulf moisture Thursday, promoting patchy light rain and drizzle across the Rio Grande Valley.

8.   A second surge of chilly air will produce clouds and patchy rain near the Canadian border.

9.   Clouds and patchy rain will spread from the Gulf of Mexico across much of Florida.

10.   Clouds and some patchy rain and sleet will plague northernmost New England where the warm air rises over cool air across the region.