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       National weather forecast for February 15 Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean has your FOX Weather forecast.

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       The next big storm system is starting to crank up across the West, bringing the potential for strong winds, heavy snow and severe weather over the next few days.

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       U.S. snow potential through Friday (Credit: Fox News)

       Ahead of the cold front associated with this system, gusty and warm air will enhance fire danger today from the Southwest to the Plains.

       Fire weather alerts (Credit: Fox News)

       High wind alerts have also been posted for California, where much cooler air is moving in after many days of soaring temperatures and record-breaking heat.

       California wind alerts (Credit: Fox News)

       On Wednesday and Thursday, severe weather will be a risk from the southern Plains across the Southeast.

       Southeast severe storm threat (Credit: Fox News)

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       Heavy snow will be the story from Oklahoma up into the Great Lakes.