A winter warm up on the way for some

    For many this winter has been a struggle. A battle between snow, bills, and ice. Much of the nation suffered through cold spells that have not been seen since the 1980's. others have shoveled through record snowfall. Even some knocking ice off tree branches and scraping car windows to remove ice. Through it all records have fallen, ice has grown, and the temperature has decreased. Though do not remorse, a well needed warm up may be on its way.
     A frigid trough that had been stationed over major sections of the US will be deteriorating in the next few days. This will allow for a large warm up for large parts of the US. Temperatures by the end of next week may reach 60 degrees in some of the Northeast. For many this will be a sign of spring being around the corner. Unfortunately what comes with warm temperatures can be flooding. Snow packs across a majority of the US are still high, especially in the mid south where they just had another dumping of snow.
   Also not to be the bringer of more bad news, winter is not over. The chance for more winter storms is possible, but for now the pattern is positive. In past years march has shown to be a last chance for winter to have its final say, and it has. With two years now having has major storms during early march. Also do not forget the flooding that occurred in the Midwest when a warm up occurred. The Red river in DE Moines overflowed its banks causing wide spread flooding. On top of that a blizzard struck the area during the flooding. This is not to say that a massive flood in many parts will be a given. This is just a warning to not let your guard down because the warm weather has a way of drawing people in. But, for now, enjoy the coming warmth, and make the best of it.