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NOAA Predicts A Warmer Spring In Western Washington
The three-month outlook for Western Washington looks warmer than usual, with about equal odds on the precipitation front.
SEATTLE, WA — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its annual spring outlook Thursday, with the odds favoring a warmer-than-normal March through May in the Pacific Northwest.
The three-month outlook shows a higher probability of above-normal temperatures in the months ahead, with equal chances for a wetter or drier spring.
Our seasonal outlook for March, April, and May sees increased chances for a wet period across the eastern half of the country, while most areas are favored to be warmer than usual. https://t.co/Gv7URMbjkO pic.twitter.com/K1da43IA6E
— NWSCPC (@NWSCPC) February 20, 2020
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The spring equinox officially arrives on March 19, 2020.
But don't break about the barbecue just yet. The National Weather Service says a wet weekend is on the way, following several days of dry weather and our first universally clear day since November.
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A weak system is forecast to bring some scattered showers to Puget Sound Saturday, ahead of a wetter system Sunday that could bring widespread rain, high winds and mountain snow. Chilly temperatures are on tap once again Friday morning, with temperatures in the low 30s across the region.
According to NWS Seattle, afternoon highs are expected to stay in the 40s through Monday.
We'd hate to burst your sunny bubble, but we'd be remiss if we didn't mention a change is on the way! A pair of weather systems will move across the area this weekend. If you have travel plans across the Cascades on Sunday, you'll want to keep an eye on the forecast! #wawx pic.twitter.com/EL875OKGRv
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) February 21, 2020
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