Spring 2024 Outlook: Warm weather could continue
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Rain doesn’t last all day, but warm and breezy conditions do
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Michiana Jeep Club hosts their 18th annual Road Rally
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4th annual South Bend Made Art Showcase held
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Thunderstorms tonight, highs in the 80s tomorrow
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Warm and breezy today; storms possible this evening
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New Prairie Little League goes big for opening day
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Police investigating shooting on Amhurst Avenue
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South Bend Police Department recognized for completing crisis...
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Local boxer brings home Golden Gloves Championship
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5th annual Ivy Impact Gala held
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13th annual Radiothon for Five Star Life takes place
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German company Verbio buys new ethanol plant in South Bend
Winter 2023-2024 finished as the warmest winter in more than 90 years in South Bend.
Now, as the calendar turns to March (and meteorologists celebrate the start of spring), many are wondering if our warmer than average ways will persevere.
The Climate Prediction Center has the upper Midwest, including Michiana, favored for a warmer than average spring.
The start of the season looks particularly warm, with some moderation possible into April and May. Temperatures across Michiana typically warm about 30-35 degrees from the start of March through the end of May.
While the precipitation signal is slightly less clear, parts of Michiana are likely in for above normal rainfall this spring as well.
Combining these two factors does not breed confidence in a lot of snow this spring. In fact, we could see a slightly more active storm season if temperatures stay warmer than normal.
However, South Bend has experienced measurable snowfall during the spring season every year on record except one: 2010.
Snow looks unlikely for the first half of March across Michiana, at least. We'll see if Michiana can make history once again once May 31 rolls around.