February has been warm across the Carolinas after a cold snap to end January; however, how long will these warmer than average temperatures remain?
Colder than average temperatures gripped the nation earlier this week; however, a ridge of high pressure is allowing for temperatures to rise well above average for the start of February. In fact, the first 10 days of February are expected to be above average for most of the East Coast, including the Carolinas.
Due to these warmer than average temperatures at the start of February, the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) has much of the southeast with an above average chance of warmer than average temperatures through February. The CPC noted cooler than average temperatures are more likely as we move into the second half of February as the ridge of high pressure weakens, allowing for cooler air to move into the Carolinas.
Above average precipitation is expected for much of the United States, including the Carolinas. Charlotte averages 3.31 inches of rain in February, so there is a 40% chance of above average precipitation in February.
With this warmer weather, many people are wondering if winter is over. The long range points to cooler than average temperatures for the second half of February, so there is still time for wintry weather in the Carolinas in February.
