After a February filled with a relentless barrage of winter storms, AccuWeather meteorologists are predicting a welcome change for much of the United States: spring-like weather is finally on the horizon.
“It’s been a long winter for many, but milder springlike weather is finally in sight for millions of people across the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and Midwest after a very stormy February,” said AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Expert Paul Pastelok.
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February lived up to its reputation for volatile weather, bringing snow, ice, sleet, freezing rain, and record low temperatures to many parts of the country. The Southeast and South Central U.S. experienced destructive tornadoes, while heavy rainfall led to deadly flooding in Kentucky and damaging mudslides in Southern California.
But the good news is that a pattern change is coming. AccuWeather experts predict that consistent spring-like temperatures will arrive across much of the Southeast, Gulf Coast, and mid-Atlantic after March 10th.
“Once those storms pass by, a pattern change will bring consistent springlike weather south of the I-70 corridor, across much of the mid-Atlantic, Southeast and South Central states,” said AccuWeather Long-Range Expert Joe Lundberg.
While the Great Lakes and Northeast may experience a few more bursts of cold air and snow through mid-March, warmer temperatures and longer days are on the way for the entire country.
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This shift in weather patterns is attributed to a change in the jet stream, allowing milder Pacific air to reach the Midwest and mid-Atlantic regions.
However, Pastelok cautioned that people living near rivers in the lower Ohio Valley should be aware of potential flooding due to ice jams and rain as temperatures rise.
Lundberg also noted that additional rainfall is possible in Southern California before the wet season ends, which could lead to further flooding and mudslides in areas affected by wildfires.
Looking ahead to the severe weather season, AccuWeather experts anticipate a slow start in March, with the potential for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes increasing in April and May, particularly in the Southeast and Central U.S.
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The transition to spring also brings longer and brighter days, with many areas gaining 2-3 minutes of sunlight each day throughout March. Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9th, when clocks “spring forward” one hour.
While the arrival of spring brings warmer temperatures and sunshine, it also brings a reminder about the dangers of hot cars. Even on moderately warm days, the interior of a vehicle can heat up rapidly, posing a serious risk to children and pets left inside.
Overall, the forecast for March offers a welcome change from the turbulent weather of February, with milder temperatures and longer days on the horizon for much of the United States.
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