Weather forecasters are predicting an extended period of above-average temperatures for nearly the entire United States over the next week and a half. According to the extended forecast outlook, most of the country can expect warmer conditions than typically seen for this time of year.
The forecast shows that only the northernmost parts of the country are likely to experience temperatures at or below seasonal averages during this 6- to 10-day period. The rest of the nation should prepare for temperatures climbing above what’s considered normal for late winter.
Precipitation patterns are expected to vary dramatically across different regions. Western areas, particularly along the Pacific coastline, throughout the Desert Southwest, and in the northern Rocky Mountain region, are forecast to receive less rainfall than usual. In contrast, most other parts of the country should see typical or higher-than-average precipitation levels during this same timeframe.
This weather pattern represents typical seasonal activity for central portions of the United States, where dynamic weather systems frequently develop during late winter months.
