31.  A few of the longer range prediction models indicate a southward push of chill into northern parts of the Great Lakes and New England next week.

32.  A few showers will form in the far northern parts of the state.

33.  A few showers may dampen northern Maine later Friday as the northern part of the Canadian cold front edges closer.

34.  A flow of mild Pacific air will continue to erode the very cold air mass over the northern parts of the Plains and Mississippi Valley.

35.  A region of steady rain will fall over western South Dakota and northern parts of the Front Range.

36.  A vigorous jet stream will push numerous weak fronts across the northern part of the country over the next several days.

37.  Acres of cotton fields in the northern part of Mississippi have made way for casino gambling and resort hotels, golf courses and top-notch restaurants.

38.  Across northern parts of New England, an approaching Arctic cold front will cause an increase in clouds.

39.  After a cold dawn, brisk breezes from the west will deliver much milder air to the northern part of the Rockies and Plains.

40.  After some morning showers dissipate in the upper Mississippi Valley, a jet stream disturbance will ignite afternoon thunderstorms in the northern parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota.