The warmer air has been locked out west since February. The jet stream looks to flip as we head into next week.

Many people are wondering, where the heck is spring?  Temps have been below normal for weeks.  As we head into next week the average high temperature is supposed to be 56 or 57 degrees.  We’ll spend a few days in the 40s!

First things first:  This week will feature several rain chances, along with cold high pressure to our north funneling in cold air.  That means temps will struggle through the 40s through mid-week.

The hope for warmer temps: Take a look at the image below, that is one computer model showing highs in the 60s by next Tuesday.  There is other data that brings in 70s to near 80 degrees.  That’s still questionable, but the bottom line is the pattern looks to flip in our favor next week in terms of warmth.

Despite the fact we have been hoping for warmth, this spring (so far) has been good for a slow meltdown of the snowpack.  There is still a lot of snow to melt up north, but so far the rivers are handling the meltdown.

Patience is key as we head into this week with the prolonged period of showers and cool temps.

This map shows temps on next Tuesday afternoon in the 60s.