Both coasts are experiencing cool, unsettled weather this week, as the Omega block continues to keep this dominant pattern in place.

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Over a foot of snow has fallen over parts of Michigan and the mountains of West Virginia, with more on the way on Wednesday. 

Above-average temperatures are expected to soar in between the two coasts, with the risk of strong-to-severe storms for the southern Plains, including Texas and Oklahoma.

Large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes will be possible on Thursday and Friday.