As we ease into the early days of meteorological spring — subtle hints of nature awakening, the swelling of buds on trees, the first tentative blooms of wildflowers — appear across the landscape. The pansies and primroses, their petals soft and delicate, glowed with cheerful faces, a bright spot in the garden. Perky daffodils, their yellow trumpets bright against the gray green of the March landscape, sway gently in the sometimes-tedious breezes.
Swollen buds on the shrubs hinted at the warmer, sunnier days to come, their tightly furled leaves promising vibrant green. The long winter slumber is over, and nature is stirring around us, a symphony of rustling leaves and chirping birds accompanying the vibrant colors of spring flowers.
Today’s light rain and showers will give way to fair weather from Wednesday through Saturday. Mostly sunny skies are predicted, with highs only in the 50s, a significant change from last week’s warmer 60-degree weather. You might want a light jacket. While rain is predicted for Sunday, the timing could shift by the end of the week.
March’s overall weather forecast shows a higher probability of below-average temperatures and increased rainfall. Rainy days later this month will likely keep temperatures in the 40s, which is cooler than usual. Frost is possible during any clear spells. According to the National Climate Prediction Center, the Pacific Northwest can expect a gloomy March. Snowfall will build in the mountains.
