Almanac, NOAA have different takes on Oregon’s spring

Published 11:26 am Tuesday, February 11, 2025

In the midst of a week of cold, wintery weather, Oregonians may be dreaming of daffodils. So, what does this coming spring have in store? That depends on who you ask.

Spring starts on March 20, and according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the western half of Oregon is in for a warm and dry one this year, while the eastern half is expected to be warm and wet.

The Almanac uses “solar science, climatology and meteorology” to issue its predictions.

“From Seattle to Eureka along the coast, temperatures will be above normal in April,” reads The Almanac’s prediction about the Pacific Northwest, noting it will be about 3 degrees above average and then it “will drop to below normal in May.”

The Almanac also predicts, “It will be slightly drier than usual.”

The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center has a different take on the months of April, May and June.

According to that climate prediction, there is an equal chance that the northwestern part of the state will have an above, normal or below-average amount of precipitation this spring, with the southeastern part of the state leaning towards drier conditions.

When it comes to temperature, much of the state has an equal chance of higher, lower and normal temperatures, with just the southeastern corner leaning warmer.

What will it be? A normal spring or a dry and warm one? Only time will tell. But either way, there will probably be daffodils.