Heavy rain, snowy weather forecast across Northwest

March can bring all sorts wacky weather, despite the shift from winter into spring.  

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On Tuesday, the Northwest will see heavy snowfall and rain. The country will then begin a warm up with temperatures above average.  

Northwest rain forecast
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A couple of snow-making systems can bring snow to parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast.

Coast-to-coast warmth
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Midweek, a stronger low pressure area will move into the West and bring more snow and rain.  

This system will be accompanied by an arctic front that will spread snow across the West, and into the Plains.