(KRON) — Spring has sprung, so says Punxsutawney Phil, who predicted an early spring.
Well not so fast. El Niño hasn’t dried up yet.
The forecast calls for mild temperatures and clear skies through the weekend. Rain doesn’t return until possibly Wednesday of next week.
Even the National Weather Service is talking about the dry spell:
Dry spells during #ElNino winters are not uncommon. Most prior strong #Elnino have had long dry stretches! #cawx pic.twitter.com/q9LGB02pfM
– NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) February 9, 2016
High pressure over the eastern Pacific will keep conditions dry across the western half of the country.KRON4’S WEATHER PAGE
A long period of dry and warm weather is upon us. How come? See the graphic. #azwx #cawx #nvwx pic.twitter.com/SCfwSC1a3V
– NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) February 8, 2016
Temperatures are 10 to 20 degrees above normal across California.
Another warm day on tap for the #BayArea. Some locations will be near or at record levels. #cawx pic.twitter.com/bUbxd0Ml1x
– NWSBayArea (@NWSBayArea) February 9, 2016