Rejoice, Soda Citizens — the spring equinox was 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 Cola based on predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center + The National Weather Service.

🌡️ Temperature

Think warm. Expect to see warmer-than-normal temperatures across much of the United States — and Columbia is no exception. There’s a 40-50% chance of temps being hotter than usual in the area. Usually, Cola averages highs of 75.7° in April, 83.1° in May, and 89.1° in June.

🌨️ Precipitation

Keep your umbrella nearby. Precipitation trends are expected to remain average through June. Usually, Cola averages 2.98 inches of rain in April, 3.17 inches in May, and 4.99 inches in June.

⌛ Drought

Columbia is currently abnormally dry with the chances of drought likely in the upcoming months.

If you’re looking for ways to welcome in spring weather, plan to attend these upcoming, local spring-related events:

Gamecocks Baseball vs. Vanderbilt | Thurs., March 24 | 8 p.m. | Founders Park | $20+ ⚾
Midlands Spring Native Plant Sale | Fri., March 25-Sat., March 26 | 3 p.m.-6 p.m. on Fri. 9-4 p.m. on Sat. | Robert Mills House and Gardens | Free | Get native plants growing in the Midlands. 🌱
Herb Festival | Sat., March 26 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lexington County Museum | Free | Over 100 types of herbs + plants will be available for purchase.

2022 Columbia Food and Wine Festival | Wed., March 30-Sun.,April 3 | Locations + times vary for individual events | $65+ | Individual events to celebrate Cola cuisine will sell out, so grab your tickets soon.