By Rod Hill on 2011-03-08
La Nina is finally showing signs of weakening, meaning Pacific waters are staring to warm in the equatorial area off of the coast of South America. Projections have La Nina ending as soon as May 1st, followed by neutral conditions to begin summer.
Forecast outlooks call for March to continue cooler than normal temperatures with above normal rainfall.
April is expected to be cool, but rainfall will likely be close to normal.
If the forecast holds, May would see normal temperatures and normal rainfall.
The above gives hope for a decent late spring and summer season. Last spring and summer saw many cloudy days with temperatures cooler than previous years. Remember, the stretch of cloudy, cool days was linked to a rapid transition from El Nino to La Nina, that took place late spring. Fingers crossed, this summer will ripen tomatoes and deliver the sunny days many of us wait all year for!
Big jump in the snowpack!