A rain/snow mix fell in parts of the Puget Sound lowlands Monday morning, while heavy snow was reported across the Cascades.

Snow is expected across all the passes, with the heaviest snowfall expected Friday night into Saturday.

While the months of January and February typically produce the most snowfall for southern New England, it is clear winter is still holding on this year.

Weather will range from sunny to rain, wind and storms (even snow) throughout the rest of the week of March 12.

Cleanup began in battered parts of the South and Midwest after a sprawling storm system produced ferocious winds and heavy snow that caused widespread damage.

A large storm system spouting heavy winds and possible tornados in Texas, Louisiana and Kentucky damaged homes and buildings and downed trees.

Heavy snow in the Cascades will continue to make mountain pass travel difficult through Saturday, and a "wintery mix" will remain possible in the lowlands.

Spring is so close, but not here yet. The first storm of March will bring heavy mountain snow to the Cascades and a chance of more lowland snow showers.