See What Forecasters Are Saying About Spring Conditions For MD

Spring forecasts are rolling in, giving Marylanders an early look at what to expect as a cold and snowy winter draws to a close.

Meteorological spring starts March 1, while astronomical spring begins with the vernal equinox on March 20.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center makes predictions about both temperature and precipitation nationwide for April through June.

Despite the presence of La Niña in the tropical Pacific, NOAA predicts it will weaken and transition to ENSO-neutral conditions by spring, likely lasting through the summer. This transition, combined with long-term warming trends, contributes to the expectation of widespread warm conditions.

In Maryland, NOAA predicts temperatures will be slightly above average this spring, with equal chances of the state seeing above or below average precipitation.

AccuWeather expects wintry weather to linger in some parts of the country.

In Maryland, AccuWeather predicts residents will see a typical transition to spring, as well as average temperatures. Meanwhile, severe weather is expected to peak in May.

The Weather Channel said the shift to a neutral climate pattern will make the influences of La Niña less pronounced in early spring.

In Maryland, the private weather service expects the state to experience slightly warmer than average temperatures from March until May, as well as slightly above average precipitation.

Meanwhile, The Old Farmer’s Almanac outlook suggests the weather in Maryland during April and May will be warmer and drier than usual.

Maryland is part of the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s Atlantic Corridor region, where the publication says temperatures will be warmer than usual, with the northern region expected to be 3 degrees above average in May. Rainfall will be below normal in April and normal in May.