Friday's forecast: Storms for north-central, western U.S.

While still more rain and snow slams the West, the central U.S. will also get in on the storminess on Friday.

West: Snow will be widespread Friday in the Sierra, Cascades and central Rockies. Rain will once again pelt the West Coast, all the way from Washington to southern California. High temperatures will only be in the raw 30s, 40s and 50s for much of the western U.S.

Central U.S.: Light snow will fly in the northern Plains on Friday. Temperatures will be on the mild side in the central and southern Plains, with highs in the 60s and 70s forecast.

East: The East will continue to enjoy clear skies and unusually mild temperatures Friday. Some records are possible as highs soar into the 60s and 70s.

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Weather history for Dec. 11: In 1932, San Francisco recorded its all-time coldest temperature of 27 degrees. In 2008, up to an inch of snow fell in New Orleans.