Several cities in the United States have experienced unusually warm temperatures in March 2024, with records being broken for the warmest first half of the month. Raleigh, Rochester, Charlotte, and Roanoke Valley all saw their first 80+ degree days earlier than usual. However, a shift to colder weather is expected in the coming days, bringing the possibility of snow in some areas.
FRI PM: What a start to March, each day has been above normal and the opening 15 days rank 3rd warmest on record since 1871, mildest in 51 yrs! The string of above normal days will end Sunday and Monday as colder air finally arrives. #Chicago #WeatherUpdate https://t.co/iWJ2Jbw2Lb
Every day has been milder than average this March except the 1st (also the last time Boston was below freezing). More pronounced inland, where Worcester and Hartford are +10F for the month Much of the Northeast had their mildest 1st half of March on record. #wbz https://t.co/A0qPi4aT9P
Every day has been milder than average this March except the 1st (also the last time Boston was below freezing). More pronounced inland, where Worcester and Boston are +10F for the month Much of the Northeast had their mildest 1st half of March on record. #wbz https://t.co/n03BLr5HsA
While these 1st 2 weeks of March have been Rochester's warmest on record, it's still March. And it snows in March. Colder air will pour into WNY early next week, kicking off a period of snow showers. Ensemble guidance suggest minimal accumulation but a reminder it's still winter. https://t.co/qDs3S9osCu
With March half way done, it is likely shaping up to be the warmest March since records began in the mid-1800s. It seems that we will probably continue the trend of record-setting months that started in June of last year: https://t.co/FLjim9iHzn
This March, so far, has been one of the warmest on record in our area. In the Roanoke Valley, it falls in the top three. https://t.co/GtUpJEkKST
While warmth has been the highlight of the first half of March, change is coming. A surge of colder air will work into WNY early next week, supporting at least some snow potential in the Monday-Tuesday timeframe. It won't be much, but something. https://t.co/w2q4bKyUWg
We hit our first 80+° day in the Roanoke Valley. A few weeks earlier than average. https://t.co/jJb1lHeH2H
We had our 1st 80° day today. Here's how that compares to the average and the past 10 years. #cltwx #ncwx #scwx #wcnc https://t.co/G49cmCA3vR
In a surprise to no one, our relentless warmth has resulted in Rochester's warmest first 13 days of March. Based on average temperature, here's the top 3: 1. 46.2° (2024) 2. 45.3° (1973) 3. 44.0° (1894) I expect an overall cooler/more seasonable second half to March. https://t.co/q8mFnDYJAh
The warm-up peaks this Thursday afternoon. Would be Raleigh's first 80+ degree day of 2024! Plenty of sunshine on tap, too. #ncwx https://t.co/PKpDhfpvjc