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A -2.6 F departure against our warmest 30 year average doesn’t even break top 50 coldest Januaries here LMAO. We’ve become so accustomed to the warmer climate we’re in now that what would’ve been considered a completely average, seasonably cold Jan just half a decade ago is now somehow standout cold to some. Also, as I mentioned in the Great Lakes sub forum, I rarely visit this board because it’s overrun with denialism, clueless takes, and the same braindead fools (many who happen to trolls as well) repeating themselves on loop, downplaying every warm up that’s headed their way. Pair that with people who are either unwilling or incapable of engaging with (because their heads are so far removed from reality) and there’s not much worth sticking around for. I’ve got better things to do than sit around and obsess over ho-hum 2-3 day cool shots that eventually get overshadowed by far more impressive heat pulses/ridges later on, or one slightly below average month followed by a several months of above to well above average temps. I’ve come to terms with this new climate, and I’m at peace (unlike many others on here). Winter never even arrived for the western half of the country, and the Desert Southwest experienced arguably the most extreme temperature event on record, but these people (if you can even call them people) choose to lose their minds over a largely average winter in the East, and an underwhelming first half of May in terms of cold.

Yeah, it’s why I seldom frequent this board tbh. It’s a stagnant echo chamber propped up by denialism and people who are completely out of touch with reality (especially the older crowd/boomers). Add in the same recycled, low-effort trolling from the usual suspects as you mentioned, and it’s hard to take anything seriously here. That aside, it was a great spring overall, arguably close to how nice 2024 was.

What’s driving the persistent high-latitude ridging in North America, and why hasn’t that pattern translated into stronger or more sustained ridging in the mid-latitudes (especially out east)? I know the CONUS has been warm for a while now too (with Feb-Apr in particular being VERY warm) and has seen its share of anomalous ridging (like what we saw out west in March this year). In general, however, the mid-latitude ridging has been weaker and less persistent than what we’ve seen farther north in Canada for the past decade plus. This seems especially true in New England, which has recently stood out as a relative cool spot to other regions. I have some ideas in relation to the general sense of the cause, but it’s a bit frustrating, and I don’t even live in New England lol. Feels like the Great Lakes region is kinda getting screwed out of the warmth too lately, particularly the northern GLs. For example, South Bend, IN was +7.4° in March, while Marquette was only +1.5°, though that was probably in part due to the -WPO which allowed for cold shots to sneak into the northern tier of the CONUS.

If I recall correctly, something similar happened in Feb 2024 when models were predicting a snowy and cold outcome most of the Midwest/East, but instead ended up being a legendary torch month with Fargo putting up an insane +17.5° departure. Though I can’t remember why exactly the cold/snowy forecasts busted so bad. Not sure if it was MJO related, but it was the warmest Feb on record for numerous cities, including my own. I do know the pac jet extension at the time was ridiculous, so that played a role surely.

Was going through this thread earlier and happened to stumble upon this, which of course aged like milk. April 2026 was the 7th warmest April on record for Detroit and a torch for many. Wouldn’t even be surprised to see a warmer April next year following what may end up being a non-winter.

Persistent 80s/90s will not be hard to come by with this look. I can agree with the pattern not being accommodating to severe weather though.

It was an extremely impressive March-April period in terms of warmth for much of the Midwest (especially southern parts), even rivaling 2012, yet people refuse to acknowledge it and instead hype up cool periods that eventually get outweighed by the inevitable warm periods that follow. You see this on Twitter a lot as well. It’s quite amusing, but also sad in a way.

Well I look at the bigger picture and I can clearly see it’s been a very warm spring for most of the Midwest, and that for most cities (including mine) cool shots this month have been transient and not severe. Couldn’t care less about extremely localized areas which happened to see more severe cold this month (mainly due to the daily minimums on nights that produced strong radiative cooling). I’m running about one degree below normal and should finish the month right around average, and it would appear the vast majority of cities will finish the month within a degree of normal. I care about the Philly warmth because these heat pulses we’ve been seeing are insane and growing, it’s not normal at all. As for the “cold” period this May, there have been far more impressive cold early-mid May periods, even in recent years like 2020, which I mentioned earlier. Could’ve sworn I even saw flakes flying in 2020 tbh.

This is how the first half of the month shaped up for your area. Just three days in the 50s with the vast majority of days in the mid 60s to low 80s. The low of 29 on the 7th is the only standout here in terms of cold (some good radiative cooling), but as a whole, wouldn’t call this first half of May sucking ass by any means.

Aren’t you the one who cries like a petulant child any time Dayton fails to reach 90° during the summer? Quite ironic coming from a clown such as yourself, whose perspective holds no weight to me (or even anyone with half a brain). Almost seems like projection on your part, it’s strange. Regardless, you come off as the village idiot, and somehow you seem proud of it.

Philadelphia just had three straight days of 95°+ from May 18-20 (peaking at 98° on the 19th). That alone outweighs any of the cool shots we’ve seen this month. Even where you’re located, your spring has been quite mild. Some cool days here and there in early May don’t negate that fact. Chicago recorded its most 70°+ days this March-April, and Indianapolis had its warmest April on record. Tons of cities in the region are running one of their warmest springs on record, even in spite of the early-mid May cool shots which were underwhelming for the most part (2020 was far more impressive in that regard). And with the ongoing stretch of mild weather continuing through the end of the month, there will be hardly any negative anomalies in the region to speak of once May comes to a close. Going to end up being a very average month overall, albeit on the dry side. Some of y’all have your heads so buried in the sand that you’re cherry-picking brief cool shots and ignoring the broader pattern.

Loser shit is you incessatly whining any time there's a transient cold shot, in what has been a very mild spring no less.

Still some crying and whining here for some reason, despite the fact this has been a great and active spring, as well as being one of the warmest springs of the 21st century thus far. Sure, a few cool days next week, then average (to even slightly above) returns next weekend and beyond. Cry about it ig.

No need for your hostile bullshit. 70s whether consistent or not should absolutely NOT be a given during the first couple weeks of March, regardless of what the models show or what actually happens in reality. Work on controlling your emotions in the future btw, it'll do you some good.

70s are still like 30+ above average and are in record territory for this time of year. So yeah, I'd say it's pretty unreasonable to expect consistent 70s in the first half of March anyway.