Spring Warm-Up Expected Across Much of the U.S., NOAA Predicts Wetter and Drier Regional Trends

Meteorologists forecast a temporary reprieve from Arctic cold with above-average temperatures for most of the nation, while La Niña influences spring precipitation patterns.

• A significant warm-up is forecast for much of the U.S. next week, with above-average temperatures expected across 42 of the 48 contiguous states, reaching as high as the 80s in the South and 90s in the Desert Southwest.
• The NOAA's spring outlook predicts warmer-than-average temperatures for the South, Southeast, and East Coast, while cooler-than-average conditions are expected in the Pacific Northwest.
• Precipitation patterns show a drier-than-average spring for the Southwest and parts of the Southern Plains, while wetter conditions are likely in the Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, and Ohio Valley regions.
• Snowmelt and rain in the northern U.S. could lead to flooding risks, with rising creeks, ice jams, and potential mudslides in vulnerable areas.
• La Niña conditions are expected to fade later in spring, with a 66% chance of transitioning to neutral weather patterns, potentially influencing late-season climate trends.

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