low clouds around the mississippi river valley northwestern illinois over towards dubuque, iowa. a few clouds up in southern minnesota. no systems to contend with. look at your travel conditions. if you were heading to indianapolis, nothing but sunshine on the way. 50's in kansas city. high pressure in control. a little more of a southerly flow tomorrow. we will warm up with those milder conditions. our next system, not much for us , it will be over in montana. your timeline. most of the midwest, sunshine. early. i think we will see clouds rotate in late in the day and through saturday evening. temperatures late tonight through the 20's. some fog could form. locally dense in a few locations. sunny skies, south wind 5-10. cooler on sunday. winds move around to the west and northwest. there could be a few showers at that week system moves through. 40's, not bad for sunday. if you like the 50's, we head back there. monday, tuesday, wednesday in the 50's. steve: a programming note to pass along. the nfl is back on kcci tonight. that means our 10:00 p.m. newscast will be delayed. be s

the storm system is moving up mississippi river valley and then to the east. coverage continues now with accuweather's paul williams. how is it looking? >> thanks, reena, kendis. unfortunately, it looks like mother nature is going to target mississippi, alabama, as well as tennessee near the nashville area and into kentucky for the next round of storms. it's over as far as texas and over towards louisiana is concerned. but the folks in new orleans will still possibly see severe storms there and why i, there's a real possibility and likelihood of tornadoes. scattered showers over towards atlanta and then actually rain to the point of flash flooding to occur in the ohio valley region reaching towards portions of st. louis. now, that's not the only concern. we have a storm that's advancing throughout the midwest with a chance of wintry mix hitting chicago and snow hitting minneapolis. kendis, reena. >> thanks to paul at accuweather. now to the growing demand for answers after another deadly police involved shooting in chicago. one of the victims bettie jones remem

mississippi river are still rising. >> the millions of people who live around the mississippi river valley are used to springtime flooding, but usually warm wet winter weather has stolen the water way and threatens to overwhelm the extensive network of levies. they called out national guard troops to help reinforce dams with sandbags. >> the amount of rain we received in some places in excess of a foot has caused river levels to rise rapidly but to go to places they've never been before. >> where the rivers meet near st. louis, a mandatory order was issued and local residents began leaving. large parts of the town were partially underwater. major highways have been closed but motorist who is ignored warnings and tried to defy the flood waters accounted for most of the fatalities. the dangers are now shifting further down river. about 100 kilometers south of st. louis. forecasters say that the river will crest at just over 15 meters matching a record set in 1993 flood. the cost guard said it has activated orders, and when cold weather sets in again, some flooded areas will have to deal with ice. tom ackerman, al jazeera.

towards christmas, things get better to the north east, but still very wet here across the mississippi river valley. memphi >> translation: s will see 71 and houston 81 degrees there. if you're looking for snow, it is not going to be a white christmas up here. you have to go out towards the west if you want to see snow >>> america is moving south and west. data shows that southern and western states, including floor dar, north corolina and never add a-- nevada. 7 states lost residents. the u.s. population stands at more than 321 million people. that's the latest figures. wall street has seen its ups and downs, but not the harlem globe trotters. they did some slam dunks on the trading floor. they are celebrating their 90th anniversary this year. they are more predictable than of some our stocks. ray suarez next with the inside story >>> you've been convicted of a crime and you've done your time, but when you fill out job applications, there it is, the box that asks have you ever been found guilty of a crime. the odds are pretty good you won't get the job if you tell the truth. ex-inmates say it woul

fortunately, no more city -- along the mississippi river valley. the flood is a huge issue as it works its way downstream towards other states. here's this ripple sliding down from the north, kicking up the wind. the rest of the stream will go way to the north. we see a pattern change warming next week. that won't be here until after the weekend. 11 on the mountain. 24 in overton. high temperatures tomorrow, at 50. -- from at 50. -- pahrump att 50. we're going down to 33. just a couple degrees, not as cold as last night. 50 degrees the high temperature tomorrow. breeze picks up around midday, blowing through the evening hours. for the most part, the stronger gusts will be midday through mid-evening. because that flow is coming from the north, we begin 2016 with a jessica: yay! i don't know if that is good or bad. kevin: but look at those lows next week, back in the 40's. chances for rain, too. we really get to rejoice with lows in the 40's in las vegas. we are heading in the right direction. jessica: perfect direction, kj. kevin: about time. jim: w

the united states the mississippi river has risen to dangerous levels after four days of heavy rain. >> reporter: the millions of people who live around the mississippi river valley are used to spring time flooding but unusual lip warm, wet winter weather has swollen the waterway and threatens to over whelm the extensive levies. troops have come to help with sand bags >> the rain we have received has caused river levels to not only rise rapidly but to go to places they've never been before. >> reporter: where the misdeeds and missouri rivers meet, residents left. large parts were understand water. major highways have been closed but motorists who ignored warnings and tried to defy the flood waters accounted for most of the fay at all its. the danger-- fatality $. it is shift down river about 100 kilometres south of st louis. it will croft over 15 metres matching a record set in the his to being 2012 flood. while smaller rivers are expected to crest weekly, it will take weeks for the mississippi to fall below flood levels. some flooded areas will have to deal with ice > > >>> the victory in short, the opposition controlled congress for the first time in more than

mississippi river are still rising. >> reporter: for millions of people who live around the mississippi river valley are used to springut unusually wet winter weather has swollen the waterway and threatens to over whelm its extensive network of levies. the governor called out national guard troops to help reinforce dams with sands bags >> the amount of rain in excess of a foot in some areas, caused it to go rapidly. >> reporter: where the mississippi and missouri rivers meet, an evacuation order was issued and residents started leaving. some towns were partially understand water. major highways have been closed, but motorists who ignore warnings and try to defy the flood waters account for most of the fatalities. about 100 kilometres south of stlouis, the river will crest on friday at just over 15 metres matching the historic set in the 1993 flood. the coast guard has said it has activated management operations. nail areas are expected to crest, it could be weeks before the mississippi falls below flood levels. some flooded areas will have to deal with ice as well >>> the flooding across brazil, argentina, paraguay an

making headlines today severe weather outbreak in the central plains pushing into areas of mississippi river valley, that's going to be troublesome later this afternoon. for today california looks good, hit and miss showers in the ost part. hit and miss showers in northern arizona. >> so possible tornadoes today will be the headline in the middle of the country. >>> on the slopes of italy take a look at this, it was a nearly a catastrophe when a drone fell from the sky almost curbing an austrian skier. the drone was carrying a tv during a world cup slalom race. he didn't seem to notice how close it came and he joked about experiencing heavy air traffic in italy on social media. >>> last night a mysterious light streekd across the sky over las vegas. arrow initials it was it was too high pos a passenger jet. officials at u.s. strat come say it was debris from a russian rocket which had been launched on monday. >>> just ahead, a big change in kentucky prompted by the firestorm over a county clerk's refusal to sign gay marriage licenses. >>> plus a surprise for you're watching early today."today." cou

we could see tornadoes again across these vulnerable areas of the mississippi river valley. biggest storms we have seen, really this season all year. people need to be on alert, because a lot of travelers, of course, trying to get home. back to you. >> all right, janice, thank you. >>> some other stories making headlines. we start with this fox news alert. an out of control wildfire forcing evacuations north of los angeles. parts of highway 101 and the pacific coast highway shut down after the fire exploded overnight. from 250 acres to more than 900. more than 500 firefighters battling the blaze against a 40-mile-an-hour winds whipping the flames up even stronger. right now the fire is totally uncontained. >>> panic erupting at disney springs in florida after a christmas fist fight leads to a false alarm about shots fired. police were seen screaming and running of the cafe after the fight broke up. social media lighting up about even a bomb going off. but police say that was not the case. witnesses apparently misinterpreted a loud fight on the cafe's upper floor as gunshots.

. >> as a huge spring-like storm makes its way east from the mississippi river valley, our coverage continues with accuweather's paul williams. hi, paul. good morning. >> thanks, kendis, reena. the northwest still;yh being sod and soggy along the coastal region with rain and then very windy conditions pulling in very quickly and sticking around. mother nature giving the gift that won't stop giving. more snow and rain in the northwest and snow dipping into a good portion of idaho going into the extreme western slice of montana. gusty winds for the deep south and throughout the entire mississippi valley region, gusts over 30 miles per hour for us on wednesday. so staying very windy for the east. exceptional warmth will surge from the south but still very mild and general and that will actually set the stage for more rain to stick around because we'll have so much warmth in place. and for christmas not a white christmas for the east coast, but to the west a bit snowy. kendis, reena? >> paul, thanks so much. >>> the woman now charged for sunday's hit-and-run crash along the las vegas strip begins

we are talking about tornadoes all the way through the day, mostly around the mississippi river valley. in terms of damage, we have enough picked up a few, where you see the blue is hail. we also have wind damage right here, but later on, i do expect that we are going to start to get some of those tornado reports popping up especially this afternoon, so right now, we have quite a bit of warnings and watches out. flash flood warnings are brand new, that's because we are seeing all of that rain down here towards parts of alabama, but where you see the orange as well as the yellow, that is the severe weather, as well as the tornado watches that are in effect right now. as well as over here towards the east, where you see this green right here is where we are going to be seeing flooding not only today but as well as do tomorrow, as well. for the rest of the day, we are going to see rain tomorrow. it is going to be a rainy day. the severe weather threat goes down, but as we go towards christmas, the temperatures come down, too, not too average, it is still above average. new york is about 6

winter storms in the rockies, heavy rain from the mississippi river valley to the east coast.ecord warmth in the northeast. 68 in d.c. wow. and severe weather in the gulf region. downpours and gusty winds in the pacific northwest. >> 70s in dallas and atlanta. 60s in washington, new york, chicago, and l.a. 40s and 50s in seattle, boston, detroit 30s denver and minneapolis. >>> an interesting twist to the latest illness outbreak linked to the chipotle restaurants. for the second time people became sick after eating at a restaurant just off a college campus. this time the university of oklahoma officials with the health department have confirmed the three new cases in norman are e. coli. students at boston college were sickened by norovirus. officials anticipate additional e. coli cases will be reported in the state of oklahoma. >>> well, starbucks expects to set a record on christmas eve. it expects to sell more gift cards than ever as last-minute gift ideas, easily beating last year's 2.5 million cards that were sold on christmas eve. more than $25 billion in cards have been s

mississippi river has yet to crest. kendis and lauren? >> thank you, elizabeth. that's pretty incredible. >> incredible scenes there. >> and in today's forecast, a cold blast in the mississippi river valley flood zone. heavy snow possible around the great lakes. downpours from new orleans to charlotte. dry and windy in the southwest. >> temperatures in the teens in the twin cities. 20s in great falls, montana and chicago. 30s in portland and kansas city. 40s in new york and boston. 50s in dallas and washington, d.c. >>> to new york city now and a solemn good-bye for the police detective and soldier killed four days before christmas in a suicide bomb attack in afghanistan. thousands lined the streets of new york city for joseph lemm also known affectionately as superman. in a touching scene, his 4-year-old son gave his dad a final salute as the coffin walked before him. the mayor and police commissioner were among those paying their respects at st. patrick's cathedral. five others were also killed in that attack. >>> in chicago, major changes coming to the city's police department. this follows several controversial and deadly shootings. mayor rahm emanuel says officers must be better tra

showers in the middle of the week especially ohio, maybe along the mississippi river valley. as we go toward the temperatures, these are just -- there's no sign of any winter. we have very warm temperatures going from the middle of the country to the east coast this upcoming weekend. it's just the ski resorts and snowmobilers are hating it. people that like warm weather? >> the rest of us are doing okay. >>> former president jimmy carter had some stunning news. >> i went this week. they didn't find any cancer at all. so i have good news. >> great news. you heard him right, the cancer is gone. earlier this summer cancerous spots had been found in his brain and liver. the 91-year-old nobel laureate had undergone radiation therapy and a new drug the fda approved last year for patients with advanced melanoma. >>> jill len brand and chuck schumer rallied for 9/11 first responder benefits on sunday. the fourth grader jack mcnamara held a sign saying, don't let other dads die, i miss my dad. supporters are calling for congress to renew the act before leaving for the holidays, the ac

texas to the mississippi river valley. snow through the rockies. sunday, sunday! strong storms in the low to mid-mississippi river valley. mess out west with the rockies, cascades and sierra with rain into cen >>> good morning, i'm meteorologist bill henley. a a big warm-up today, a mild afternoon. sunshine and temperatures that will climb into the upper 50s and low 60s. the warming trend continues. look at tomorrow. 42 in the morning. 64 degrees in the the afternoon. that's 1 degree away from a record. we'll break records this weekend. saturday, 66 degrees. even warmer with cloudy skies on sunday. and here comes the rain for monday. still mild, sunshine returns tuesday and wednesday. have a great day. >> that's your latest weather. guys? >> al, thanks very much. >>> more of our special series, the women of silicon valley, welcome changing the face of american innovation. >> natalie is introducing us to a woman who helps other women create their business. >> you can't not mention jessica herrin. she launched the wedding channel wnt c channel.com in the '90s and ha

texas to the mississippi river valley. snow through the rockies. sunday, sunday! record highs along the eastern sea board. risk of strong storms in the low to mid-mississippi river valley. mess out west with the rockies, cascades and sierra with rain into cen >>> it's another unseasonably mild december day. starting out in the low 50s. 53, chelsea. 40s north and weh,st. time of year. clouds giving way to sunshine. record warmth over the weekend. upper 50s today and tomorrow. morning cl ouds giving way to sun. 62 saturday. 64 on sunday. 61 monday with showers late in the day. >> that's your latest weather. guys? >> al, thanks very much. > more of our special series, the women of silicon valley, welcome changing the face of american innovation. >> natalie is introducing u to a woman who hel other women create their business. >> you can't not mention jessica herrin. she launched the wedding channel wn com channel.com in the '90s and has a family of brands with a mission to empower all women. >> do you want eggs and ham? important to see where she's coming from. >> you

we have a slight risk of strong storms, texas into the mississippi river valley, snow through the plainsecord highs along the eastern sea board with strong storms in the lower to mid mississippi river valley. a mess out west with snow in the rockies, the cascades and sierra wfrj >>> we have a microcomplimate weather alert. so this is what we're expecting through the day. breaks in the clouds, even sunshine coming out. but as you drive home from work, there will be a round of storms moving through that could dump heavy rain along with lightning and small hail. we will see that any time between 6:00 to about 10:00 tonight. then some of that rain moving farther to the east. >> that's your latest weather. guys? >> all right, al. thanks very much. more now of our special series, the women of silicon valley. these are women changing the face of american innovation. >> natalie is introducing us to a woman who has built her women helping others create theirs. >> you can't talk about the powerful women of silicon valley without talking about jessica herrin. she has a family of brands with a missi

texas to the mississippi river valley. snow through the rockies. sunday, sunday! record highs along the eastern sea board. risk of strong storms in the low to mid-mississippi river valley. mess out west with the rockies, cascades and sierra with rain into central >> jeremy: good morning. a lot of clouds and a few sprinkles thus far this morning. they will wines down quickly through the morning hours. and some sunshine developing middle part of the day. and a mild day. temperatures this morning in the middle 40s. and this afternoon upper 50s. close to 60. we're already above that this afternoon boston 59. fitchburg at 55. tomorrow much the same. morning clouds. great showers on cape cod tomorrow morning. and then we'll see some in the afternoon. near 60 tomorrow. >> that's your latest weather. guys? >> al, thanks very much. >>> more of our special series, the women of silicon valley, welcome changing the face of american innovation. >> natalie is introducing us to a woman who helps other women create their business. >> you can't not mention jessica herrin. she launc

the upper mississippi river valley, we have the system making their way from west to east. there will be clouds. can't rule out the fog tonight with the southerly winds. there is no rain expected here. we will watch a little system tomorrow. that is going to give us a chance of the clouds. we will give you short part of it now. warming trend. join you in a little bit. wait until you see the numbers for the weekend. i'll have it in a couple of minutes. leon: okay, doug. see you in a little bit. search spanning northern virginia for a missing 19-year-old girl. katelin akens was supposed to catch a flight at reagan national airport this weekend but no one has seen her since her stepfather says he dropped her off at springfield mall. her luggage was found in a ditch yesterday. stephen tschida is live at the mall where the search has begun. what have you learned? stephen: the investigators from spotsylvania are at the town center. they worked with the security and they pored over the surveillance video to determine if katelin akens encountered anyone here who may have contribute

and we have tornado watches in effect here across the mid-mississippi river valley up to the ohio river right here down across parts of mississippi and tennessee is called a potentially dangerous situation. means to potentially large and long-lasting tornadoes. that's what we're going to watch, and it's going to go into the overnight hours tonight. so when it's dark and you don't have your general plan in place, you need to be thinking about that right now because these storms while they're severe right now, likely turn tornado in just a couple of hours here and that's going to be the bulls eye. the storm center issued this moderate risk that's very, very high for us here and where you see all of this, that is where we're going to be looking at that threat for the tornadoes i want to. a rough one. yeah, it's warm out there but this is a april system, gerri, and here we are two days before christmas with what a lot of people get in the south when you get the big tornado up take break. gerri: i need to know. is this going to be in january? can we keep this. >> i wish we could as well. you

mississippi river are still rising. >> the millions of people who live around the mississippi river valley are used to springtime flooding, but unusually warm wet winter weather has swollen the water away and threatsens to overwhelm the extensive network of levies. >> the amount of rain we received in some places in excess of a foot has caused river levels to rise rapidly but to go to places that they've never been before. >> where the mississippi and missouri rivers meet, an order was issued and local residents began leaving. large parts of the suburban town was partially underwater. major highways have been closed but motorists who ignored the warnings and try to defy the floodwaters have accounted for most of the fatalities. the dangerous are shifting further down river. about 100 kilometers south of st. louis. forecasters say that the rivers will crest on friday at 15 meters. matching a record set in the historical 1993 flood. the coast guard said it has activated emergency management operations as far south as new orleans. while smaller tributaries are expected to crest, it could take weeks before the mississippi fa

state of emergency and so many people out of their homes affecting thousands across the mississippi river valley. we'll keep you up to date on that story. we're watching winter weather advisories, we have freezing rain watches in effect for parts of massachusetts, as well as connecticut and rhode island and winter storm warnings for maine, they will receive the jackpot of snow with upwards of 18" once the storm is all said and done. as we go through wednesday and thursday, the worst of it over. we'll see a little trailing moisture across the southeast and the mid-atlantic, but as we head into the new year, tom, the good news is we're going to be into a zonal pattern which means not many storms on the horizon and temperatures moderate over the next couple of days and that is good news for the folks that are obviously suffering from the tornadoes and the ice and the sleet and the flooding. if i could real quick, we, of course have a big celebration happening in new york city and across the country. new year's eve forecast looks good for many big cities. we could see rain across the gulf coast, but

state of emergency and so many people out of their homes affecting thousands across the mississippi river valley. we'll keep you up to date on that story. we're watching winter weather advisories, we have freezing rain watches in effect for parts of massachusetts, as well as connecticut and rhode island and winter storm warnings for maine, they will receive the jackpot of snow with upwards of 18" once the storm is all said and done. as we go through wednesday and thursday, the worst of it over. we'll see a little trailing moisture across the southeast and the mid-atlantic, but as we head into the new year, tom, the good news is we're going to be into a zonal pattern which means not many storms on the horizon and temperatures moderate over the next couple of days and that is good news for the folks that are obviously suffering from the tornadoes and the ice and the sleet and the flooding. if i could real quick, we, of course have a big celebration happening in new york city and across the country. new year's eve forecast looks good for many big cities. we could see rain across the gulf coast, but

snow, the rain, the sleep, the freezing rain goes all the way back into the midwest, the mississippi river valley, the northeast. we are talking quiet conditions this morning. so we have got a while to go before we see any raindrops or snowflakes, snow, sleet and ice a major concern especially early tomorrow. i have got a winter weather advisory that starts at 8:00 tonight. i don't much arriving until midnight. starting our morns starting our mornings in the 30s. from plymouth down to 33 degrees. 32 in worcester. 33 in nashua and 37 from hyannis to chatham. a couple of thin clouds. we will see tons of sunshine this morning. by 8 a.m., temperatures upper 20s and lower 30s. morning long. noontime comes along. what do you know. we are still near freezing. do not expect temperatures to move very much today, even for the drive home. it will be freezing and you can see we have snow after midnight tonight and look at that mess for tomorrow morning north of boston, snow. south of boston had time tomorrow sleet and freezing rain mixing in. enjoy the bright weather while we can. >>> now over to julie graue

. >>> in the meantime, we want to alert to you major flooding along parts of the mississippi river valley. it is inundated buildings and residents seeking higher ground. at least 18 deaths attributed to the rising waters happening both in missouri and illinois. we will continue to keep you updated. >>> we will also keep you updated on actor bill cosby posting $100,000 bail after arraignment on sexual assault charges. former federal prosecutor is with me next about how to try a case that is more than a decade old. . deirdre: global economic growth would be disappointing in the new year. that is the latest from the head of the imf, christine lagarde, rising economic rates in the u.s. and china slowdown. the heritage foundation's steve moore is with me now. steve, first and foremost, do you agree with lagarde? >> if 2016 is disappointing, that's disappointing in itself because 2015 wasn't a very good year for global growth, deirdre. look, i don't put too much stock in what the imf says, they've been wrong about global growth for four or five years, i reject the idea that the u.s. raising int

of 200 miles per hour and that same storm system prompting flood warnings all across the mississippi river valleyand it is a mess there. for us, fortunately, not nearly as big of a bless, but we are going to see the rain and here's the storm. i want to show you the latest advisories and winter storm warning to the north and look how much of the country has some kind of advisory and even a tornado watch toward parts of florida and southern georgia. for us it's just rain, rain coming in around 7:00 and by 11:00, and if you're heading out this evening, take the umbrella with you tomorrow morning and you will need that umbrella and i think the heaviest rain moves in tomorrow morning and lasts through 10:00, 11:00, so the commuter forecast, 5:00 and 8:00 and temperatures rise to 55 degrees and up to 66 with just clouds and maybe even a little sunshine tomorrow afternoon. the next couple of days and 56 degrees on your wednesday and 53 on thursday and then, yes, a new year's chill coming up expect 43 on friday and the cold air looks to remain and i've got the latest at 6:45. >> thanks, doug. the outrage

the storm system is moving up mississippi river valley and then to the east. our coverage continues now with accuweather's paul williams. mother nature is going to target mississippi, alabama, as well as area and into kentucky for the next round of storms. it's over as far as texas and over towards louisiana is concerned. but the folks in new orleans will still possibly see severe storms there and why i, there's a real possibility and likelihood of tornadoes. scattered showers over towards atlanta and then actually rain to the point of flash flooding to occur in the ohio valley region reaching towards portions now, that's not the only concern. we have a storm that's advancing throughout the midwest with a chance of wintry mix hitting chicago and snow hitting minneapolis. kendis, reena. >> thanks to paul at accuweather. >>> now to the growing demand for now to the growing demand for answers after another deadly police involved shooting in chicago. one of the victims bettie jones remembered at a vigil yesterday. investigators are admitting she violence call. abc'

a severe weather threat, and tornadoes with the large damaging winds and hail across the mississippi river valleyville is and louisville are include ed d in that for th potential of severe risk. we have tornado watches in place, from texas up through illinois, and thunderstorm warn warnings in effect already, and we have a tornado warning in effect for southern illinois. that is going to be in effect for the next couple of moments, and you can see that right there for perry county. where is winter? well, it is going to be staying away for the next couple of days at least the next week or so, but we do have wet weather. we are trading in the snow nor the rain this year, and you can see it, the line of severe storms developing over the course of the after noon. and so high temperatures are going to be running 20, 25 degrees above normal for this time of year. raleigh at 71 to dday, and new york city at 65, and d.c. at 68, and the departures, and cleveland, you are going to be 27 degrees, and above normal, and 30 degrees above normal, and the warming trend will last through christmas eve, and christ

mississippi valley. snow through the plains, through the rockies. sunday, sunday, record highs along the eastern seaboard, the storms in the east mississippi river valley. a mess out west t. rockies, the cascades and the sierra, with rain as you make your way int . >> that's the latest weather, guys. more on our special series the women of silicon valley. these women are changing the face of american innovation. >> natalie is introducing us this morning to a woman that helps other women create theirs. >> you can't talk about the powerful women of silicon valley without mentioning jessica herrin. she is now the founder and ceo of social company stella & dot. they have a mission to empower all women. >> so do you want eggs and ham? >> you understand jessica herrin's business approach, it's important to see where she's coming from. >> you look beautiful today. >> she's a wife, a mother of two, and co-founder of a multi-million dollar company. roles that for herrin go hand-in-hand. >> i always think how old stella is based on how old she is. she's 12 this month. she was in my belly for the first shows. it was when i became a mother i ambitious as i always

. >> shiri: here is the messy weather you can look all the way back through the mississippi river valley and we have rain, ice and snow and we have a little bit of all of that that will arrive in town for tomorrow at this very time. but for today, we are starting off nice and clear, 32 in worcester. 33 leominster. london der at 33 degrees as well. 32 for westford. walpole freezing at 32 degrees. mansfield and milton at 31. and lynn 33. middle 30s from hanover. and just some thin clouds out there. we will start the day with sunshine here. at noontime, 34 degree. we will be a little bit breezy to 30 miles per hour. but late this afternoon, we will start to see those clouds increase. still dry at 3 p.m. at 33 degrees and 28 with increasing clouds by 7 a.m. and not just snow in the forecast tomorrow. i have got freezing rain. i have sleet. i have got plain rain. timeline of when we will see the worst travel conditions coming up. things looking good. yule jewel with live drive-time traffic. smooth sailing. julie julie none of what you said sounds good for a traffic reporter's ears. we will be

mississippi valley. snow through the plains, through the rockies. sunday, sunday, record highs along the eastern seaboard, the storms in the east mississippi river valley. a mess out west t. rockies, the cascades and the sierra, with rain as you make your way intocity hit a high in the 50s while western siouxland was basking in downright warm temps making it all the way into the 60s. a weak cold front will move through tonight but really only bring us more wind as opposed to colder air. that means we can again expect warm highs for this time of year again on thursday as we won't fall too much from wednesday's highs. we'll cool by a couple of degrees on friday but saturday will be the day where you can feel some pretty big differences. along with the cooler air, saturday could also bring us a chance of a few light showers. then a light rain and snow combination could be possible from saturday night into sunday. cooler weather will then persist into next week. . >> that's the latest weather, guys. more on our special series the women of silicon valley. these women are changing the face of american innovation. >> natalie is introducing us this morning to

mississippi valley. snow through the plains, through the rockies. sunday, sunday, record highs along the eastern seaboard, the storms in the east mississippi river valley. a mess out west t. rockies, the cascades and the sierra, with rain as you make your wayweekend, although we will have the chances of rain increasing by saturday night. stormtrack7 live weather network cameras are pretty nice right now... they will get wet through the weekend. and it is warm... temps are already climbing... they are in the 40s to low 50s already this morning with much of the same across the state. south winds are helping out and they will pick up more as they turn to the more to the west for awhile this afternoon as a system tracks to our north. this will keep some clouds over us for the day we could see a sprinkle or two of the moisture will stay . >> that's the latest weather, guys. >> all right, thanks very much, more on our special series the women of silicon valley. these women are changing the face of american innovation. >> natalie is introducing us this morning to a woman that helps other women create theirs. >> you can't talk about the powerful women of silic

mississippi along with the missouri, the ohio, and arkansas river. so the mississippi will see some flooding issues over the next couple of weeks. rob marciano, abc news, valley park, missouri. >>> and from floods to a cold snap, freezing temperatures hit the middle of the country this new year's eve. >> coverage continues with meteorologist justin povick. what's up? >> reporter: kendis, lauren, it's the final day of 2015 and we're finishing things off on a very cold note. you know, we're making up lost ground over the northern tier of states. a couple of concern areas, lake-effect snow off the great lakes and the northeast. showers along the gulf coast. gusty winds coming into southern california because of high there could be flight delays around l.a. and san diego and this goes right into friday, as well. speaking of friday, the first day of 2016, we're concerned about some lake effect snow showers coming off the great lakes. still some sun though up the interstate 95 corridor. kendis, lauren, back over to you. >> our thanks to justin at accuweather. >>> at least 21 air canada passengers were injured after their shanghai-to-toronto flight hit turbulence. i