Welcome back, winter!

After an extended May preview, the "false spring" in the eastern United States is over, and is being replaced by more typical chilly March weather (for now).

Highs in the 60s, 70s and 80s are being replaced by highs in the 40s, 50s and 60s, AccuWeather said.

Along with the chill, a pair of snowstorms are in the forecast for the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes over the next couple of days and later in the weekend, with heavy snow likely in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.

Meanwhile, the southwestern U.S. is seeing a dramatic warm-up, with record heat possible in cities such as Los Angeles, Phoenix and Las Vegas as temperatures soar into the 90s.