What Does a Fading La Niña Mean for the Long-Range Spring Outlook?

An early peek into the long-range spring forecast was released last week. How will a weakening La Niña impact how the weather unfolds over the months of March, April, and May? Read on for all of the details.

Long-Range Spring Temperature Outlook

The updated climate outlook released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) last week signaled that La Niña is loosening its grip. Most long-range forecast models are now predicting that a neutral phase will guide the weather this spring across the U.S.  This is good news for those who have grown impatient with the unseasonably cold temperatures.

Accompanying NOAA's updated outlook last week was a different long-range forecast released by The Weather Company and Atmospheric G2. This joint outlook is signaling that above-average temperatures will be the story this spring for most of the country.