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I don't think the PNA will be flipping sign to negative until the end of February, GFS (0Z and 6Z runs as well) have been very consistent with a very strong western ridge for most of the next 14 days.
Yeah I agree. We should see wintry conditions for the eastern 2/3rds for at least through the 20th. Beyond that though temps might moderate just in time for spring.
West coast ridging turns February into a spring month
Who flipped the switch?
La Niña winters are typically known for ridging off of the west coast of North America, especially in late winter. However, La Niña is far from the only driver of seasonal weather. This year, the ridge axis has centered closer to the west coast than last year, which has resulted in weather disturbances missing us to the north and wintery weather concentrating east of the Rockies.
It was on the cold side for the time of year here yesterday along with an all day drizzle. The good thing is the rain was slow enough it didn't all run down to the Gulf... I'm just hoping that spring is not delayed to long for those of us looking to put seed in the ground with high hopes of filling a lot of jars and freezer space up.
It was on the cold side for the time of year here yesterday along with an all day drizzle. The good thing is the rain was slow enough it didn't all run down to the Gulf... I'm just hoping that spring is not delayed to long for those of us looking to put seed in the ground with high hopes of filling a lot of jars and freezer space up.
A couple years ago, I lost a sizable amount of plants that were already in the ground when I had a 24F low temperature in the middle of May. That wasn't too fun. I'm thinking by early March it will be above average in your area, most of February will be at or below average for temperatures.
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