Spring Weather Varies Across the Nation

3/4/2022 (Permalink)

Extreme temperature changes can lead to the possibility of severe weather. SERVPRO of NW & SE Dutchess is a click away if you experience any damage.

Our nation is one of the largest in the world. The United States is second in size only to Russia and Canada, though China is also larger if you don’t count all outlying U.S. territories.

A territory this big under one umbrella means the seasons don’t look the same—different areas of the country experience different weather patterns. This adds up to various weather threats around the nation across a year.

As spring approaches and we all look forward to milder days, we also have to prepare for the weather extremes that come as cold and warm air collide. Let’s look at what different regions can expect, and specifically what we can expect here in Hyde Park and the rest of Dutchess County.

The Pacific Northwest is prone to heavy rain over the spring months, much like we often experience in New York. These rainstorms can cause flooding and water damage issues to residents of this region. Higher elevations often still have snow, which leads to melting and runoff problems.

In the Upper Midwest and the Northeast, we tend to have the longest continuation of winter’s chill. While our own neighborhoods in Dutchess County can see some ease of the blistering low temps, residents from Maine to the Dakotas can expect extreme cold and blizzards until early summer. Snowstorms are often not out of the question, even in our own weather forecast until late April.

On the opposite side of the nation from our own coast, the southern West Coast deals with the opposite of our spring weather. This region has perhaps the warmest weather pattern, including excessive heat waves that can endanger lives and safety. Their South Pacific neighbors, including Hawaii, will be on alert for possible tsunamis resulting from tectonic shifts.

The middle of the country, with states from Iowa to Texas, will need to watch out for windstorms, derechos, and the risk of wildfires, which spread easily when winds are high and the spring season is dry. A high concentration of tornadoes occur in this region, giving it the appropriate nickname of Tornado Alley.

Finally, the Southeast experiences a variety of severe weather, from tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in the landlocked states to dangerous rip currents, plus early-season hurricanes later in the spring. While typically far warmer than we are here in New York, the southern states still experience swinging temps and the occasional late frost.

For someone that prefers a spring day with cold mornings and mild afternoons, our New York weather can be a dream. But even these dream temperatures do not make us immune from the possibility of severe weather. And like the rest of our nation, no matter what weather comes your way, it always pays to be prepared.

If extreme weather leaves you with damage from water, fire, or other elements, help is a click away. Contact SERVPRO for fast, expert recovery.