2 weeks Ago By Alana Brophy
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) -- Just two days after the biggest winter storm of the season for many, we're already kicking off the new season! We bounce into spring with below-average temperatures, but that spring warmth wastes no time bringing us up to speed. The first week of spring will be marked by a warming trend statewide, eventually reaching the 70s for valleys and 80s in St. George.
Spring fever has set in for many -- but weather-wise, will we see stormy or serene skies? The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center has released its seasonal temperature and precipitation outlook for Spring 2025, which helps give us a general idea of what to expect over the next few months across the United States. PREVIOUSLY: Late-season storm brings some of the highest snow valley totals all seasonMeteorological spring consists of March, April, and May, and the overall view of the outlook highlights weather conditions and trends. The 2025 outlook highlights the potential for warmer-than-normal conditions in the southern and eastern parts of the country, with cooler-than-normal conditions in the Northwest and Northern Plains.
Near-average temperatures are forecasted for a bulk of the Midwest, the West Coast, and part of the Great Basin.As far as precipitation goes, the outlook calls for above-average wet weather in the Northwest, Great Lakes, and parts of the East. Drier conditions are forecast to get a grip on Desert Southwest -- and that includes us right here in the Beehive State.
With less precipitation in the cards, we could see drought conditions worsen in these areas. The outlook also assesses soil moisture and with many spots below average, a less severe flood threat is expected with many areas below average for soil moisture.What does all of this mean for Utah? The bottom line is that temperatures will likely trend above average with below-average precipitation.
The Four Corners region in southeast Utah is forecasted to be the driest portion relative to seasonal norms, but the entirety of the Beehive State is expected to have a little less precipitation than average. Temperatures could trend above average, especially for southern Utah, but the further north you go the more seasonal temperatures will be as a whole. Keep in mind that these figures are compared to the average precipitation and temperature.
So, just because the southeast will trend drier, does not mean you won't have to worry about storms -- and just because it may be warmer than normal, doesn't mean there won't be cool days. Let's take a look at what a typical season looks like in Salt Lake City and St. George to get a general idea of what "normal" is.
The average high temperature for spring as a whole is 69.7 degrees in Salt Lake and 81.7 degrees in the St.
George area. When including overnight temperatures, Salt Lake averages 58.8 degrees, while St.
George is around 67.8 degrees. Spring tends to be the wettest season of the year for Salt Lake with an average of 5.
65 inches of precipitation, but St. George only tends to receive about 1.44 inches through the Spring.
For a more detailed weekly forecast, you can tune into our 4Warn Weather forecast both on-air and online. We are Good4Utah!.
