Rejoice, Ashevillians — the spring equinox is Sun., March 20, and with that, the promise of warmer days, blossoming landscapes, and yes (takes deep sigh) pollen. Personally, we think the weather is an underrated conversation topic, so we peeked at some of the major weather trends headed our way over the next few months.

Here’s what you can expect this spring in the Land of Sky and beyond based on predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center.

🌡️ Temperature

Think warm. Expect to see warmer-than-normal temperatures across much of the United States, with the exception of the Pacific Northwest, California coast + upper Midwest, where temperatures are expected to be slightly cooler through at least April. In Asheville, there’s a 40-50% chance of temps being hotter than usual. Usually, Asheville averages highs of 68° in April, 75° in May, and 82° in June.

🌨️ Precipitation

Keep your umbrella nearby. There’s a 33-40% chance that rain will trend above normal through June. Usually, Asheville averages 3.5 inches of rain in April, 4.41 inches in May, and 4.38 inches in June.

Did you know? The Spring equinox is often associated with rebirth, fertility, and new beginnings. It’s even celebrated as a national holiday in Japan. If you’re interested in joining the celebration, try these local events:

Spring Equinox New Beginnings Yoga Retreat | Fri., March 18- Sun., March 20 | Various times | TBD | $549 | Register for this two-night, three-day mountain retreat of yoga, meditation, hiking, and healthy vegetarian meals.
Screaming J's Spring Equinox Boogie | Sat., March 19 | 8-11 p.m. | One World Brewing-West | $12 | Dance your way into new beginnings with funky tunes from the Screaming J’s.
Spring Equinox Slow Flow | Sun., March 20 | 10:45-11:45 a.m. | Asheville Yoga Center | Free | Build warm, creative + expansive energy while the center of the sun is directly above the equator.
Reawakening of the Land Spring Equinox Concert | Sun., March 20 | 1:30 p.m. | The Light Center, 2190 NC Highway 9, Black Mountain | Free | Composer, artist, and musician Richard Shulman leads a concert of soulful music to celebrate the equinox.

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