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The nation is expected to experience a wide north-south temperature gradient this week, as well as precipitation from storm events travelling in between the gradient. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some the predominant weather trends throughout the country this week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how the diverse temperature gradient over the country this week is bringing unusually high temperatures for the nation’s Southern tier, including record highs for February Second.

A stretch of the Central region of the West expects significant mountain snowfall as an atmospheric river event travels though this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says an atmospheric river event in the Western U.S. will bypass the southern one-third of the region, furthering declines in mountain snowpack levels.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says colder and stormier weather is expected for much of the country during the period of February 10 - 16.

Does the annual prediction of Spring’s arrival by the famous forecasting groundhog apply just to his immediate area, or it is something that can be considered nationally? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Even with questions about Western mountain snowpack totals in some areas, reservoir storage appears to be in good shape in most states to begin the year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What are some things to know regarding takeout or delivery food and how to keep it safe from food borne bacteria while available during your Super Bowl event? (Rod Bain and food safety expert Meredith Carothers) * - ATTN - The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854)...

What are some of the trends in agritourism as revealed in USDA’s most recent Census of Agriculture. (Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension)