Are you ready for this? Certainly, it's been along time coming. So far, theMidwest and East have had a cold, stormy winter, and record snowfall has piledup across southern New England.The pattern will change dramatically next week, however. Actually, the warmupwill get started across the Central states where 50s and 60s will becomewidespread this weekend. The much milder air will be felt across the Midweststarting next Tuesday. The Northeast will get to enjoy the full benefit of thethaw next Wednesday and Thursday.
Story by AccuWeather.com Meteorologist John Kocet.
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