our own forecaster justin povick at accu-weather tells us more snow is on the way. hey, justin, good morning. >> reena and t.j., thanks. good morning. the northeast especially close to new england are going to be dealing with a much quieter weather day as our snowstorm departs. stage right off to the north and east. cold air back behind. clouds break for sunshine. in terms of traveling, much, much smoother traveling conditions here throughout the northeast. southwest the place to be if you like the warmth and sunshine. conditions looking pleasant over southern california, nevada, utah and arizona. later on this week, though, the southwest will turn wet and stormy. here we go again. not as intense of a storm system. nonetheless, more snow on the way for the northeast and in to new england. that means more travel delays, as well. reena and t.j., back to you. >> justin, thank you. now to a developing story. the race against time for two hostages in the hands of isis. japan's prime minister held an emergency cabinet meeting last night after a new video was