Coming off a chilly weekend, many people may be looking for a warm up... and one is on the way. The National Weather Service is projecting a warmer and wetter April across the state.
The NOAA Climate Prediction Center is forecasting an unusually warm spring for most of the country.
In Michigan, average April highs typically reach 50' Fahrenheit. The end of April may bring temperatures of up to 60 degrees.
Harold Dippman is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Gaylord. He said despite the warmth, snow isn't out of the question.
“That’s not to say there’s not going to be any wintery weather in April just cause it’s going to be warmer than normal," Dippman said. "I mean it’s Michigan, and part of the transition from winter to spring is still dragging our feet with a little bit of snow.”
Dippman said the forecast for the next three months is trending warmer and wetter than averages from 1999-2020.
The forecast is based on an educated guess, accounting for current atmospheric conditions, and it’s subject to change.
