How warm will spring be? NOAA seasonal outlook shows who can pack up those winter coats

winter coats. Spring is almost here.For most of the country, those bulky jackets will become obsolete as temperatures warm in the next three months, especially in the South and East, according to NOAA’s 2022-23 spring outlook released Thursday.Here's a look at the April-May-June temperature outlook. (FOX Weather) The April-May-June temperature outlook favors above-average seasonal temperatures for the north slope of Alaska, parts of the Southwest, southern Plains and Southeast and northward to include the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and Northeast, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) forecasts.NOAA forecasters point to very dry soil moisture and above-average water temperatures near the coastal regions for enhancing the odds of a warmer-than-average spring along the Gulf and East coasts.The forecast for the West, where it’s been a very soggy winter for some, is challenging, with conflicting forces in play.

Wet grounds and an above-average snowpack are competing with long-range forecast models suggesting an overall pattern conducive to warmer-than-average temperatures.Those in the northern Plains and Great Basin will likely see below-average temperatures.

There, abnormally deep snowpack is in place, helping keep temperatures cool, especially for the early part of spring. While you pack up those snow boots, bring out the umbrellas and have them ready if you live in the northeastern half of the nation.Here's a look at the April-May-June precipitation outlook. (FOX Weather) Above-average seasonal precipitation is favored for portions of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and Northeast, the CPC says.While La Niña is over, there are still some residual cooling and wetting effects predicted for those areas early in the.