Overcast skies brought rain, snow and thunderstorms to the western two-thirds of the nation early Saturday, and snow fell in northern New England. AP Photo Slideshow: Accuweather Forecast Graphics Strong winds carrying drifting snow were expected to reduce visibility in the northern Plains. Showers and thunderstorms were forecast in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and western Missouri. Showers and thunderstorms were expected in Arizona and New Mexico. A mix of rain and snow also was possible in higher elevations of the southern Rockies. 8th street latinas Otherwise, dry, sunny skies were forecast in the northern Rockies, Great Basin and Pacific Coast states. In the East, light snow was expected in northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. A few lingering lake-effect snow showers were possible east of Lake Ontario. Mike in Brazil Further south, fair and mild weather was expected in the Gulf Coast states, Tennessee Valley, Ohio Valley and the Southeast.