During the weekend, a modest surge of cold air will reach the Midwest and Northeast, with even colder weather arriving early next week across northern sections of the Rockies and Plains.  In fact, temperatures below 0°F may occur early next week in Montana and environs.  Farther south, however, an early-season warm spell should peak on Monday, with high temperatures topping 90°F in parts of Texas.  Aside from the current rain event unfolding across the eastern U.S., precipitation will be scarce until early next week, when rain and snow showers will return in the West. 

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