MetroMike wrote:TheStormExpert wrote:I think it’s safe to say winter is over. At least for the peninsula that is. Winter cancel!
With dew point values jumping into the upper 60’s to near 70 over the past few days and the strong Easterly to Southeasterly flow thanks to a stubbornly strong SW Atlantic Ridge/Bermuda High it feels like mid-late April at least!
To be honest I’m enjoying this weather for once. Likely due to the fact that it’s mid-February and not the middle of summer meaning the sun angle is still premature in the sky. Our 6-8 week blast of winter in December and January was enjoyed and impressive nonetheless.
I would not rule out a blast of cold air in March Joe Bastardi has been hinting about a build-up of arctic air after this warm period.
I don't want to see it but we are not out of the woods as far as way below normal temps yet.
I agree with you Metro Mike. Well, I certainly am not ready yet to say winter is over here in North Florida for sure. I have been around too long and seen too many cold spells to come in late February or into the first half of March to turn my back completely on Old Man Winter in my neck of the woods. We have had freezes to come as late as early April across North Florida. Still a bit too soon for this area of the peninsula for Winter Cancel posts.
It looks good for the next 10 days or so of nice Spring-like weather over the peninsula with the Bermuda /Western Atlantic Ridge holding firm for now.
But, I have another of these gut feelings that we may see a pattern change by the beginning of March. Just a hunch.. Let me put it like this: I will not be tempted to start planting the spring garden here at home just yet....