An Alaskan storm will cycle through San Diego County Monday through Thursday, dropping 1 to 2 inches of rain in some areas, a half-foot of snow on Mount Laguna, winds gusting to 45 mph, and waves in the 8-to-10 foot range at local beaches, the National Weather Service says.

Forecast models anticipate heavy snow over the next 10 days after a dry spell that has put several states into a snow deficit.

Dry through Saturday, then a powerful storm arrives Sunday. Expect 1.5–3 inches of valley rain, 3–5 feet of Sierra snow and gusty winds through midweek.

In Boston, the chance of getting 6 inches of snow or more is currently around 30%. But a shift of even 10 to 20 miles in the storm’s path could spell the difference between meaningful snow or little,

The last time everyone in North Carolina saw at least an inch of snow was in March of 1980. It was called "The Storm of the Century."