Spring goes on the back burner next week, folks. A huge southward undulationof the jet stream will allow arctic chill to overspread the entire eastern halfof the United States. Comments generally heard when this happens are "What'swith this crazy weather?" or "Will spring ever get here?" Naturally, theweatherman will have to shoulder the blame, even though the event is beingforecast days in advanceTo make matters worse, a storm will form over the Delmarva Peninsula Monday,then track due north. Once over upstate New York, the disturbance will sit andspin for a couple of days, all the while pumping cold air into the Midwest andEast.To the west and south of the storm center, snow showers will frequent anarea from the Great Lakes to the Appalachians. Accumulating snow is possible inwestern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, western New York and Ontario.

Story by AccuWeather Expert Senior Meteorologist John Kocet.