Massachusetts expected to have a warmer-than-normal spring

Spring has arrived, and the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting warmer temperatures for Massachusetts this season. The forecast suggests that most of the U.S. will experience warmer-than-normal weather in April and May. For the northeastern part of Massachusetts, including parts of New Hampshire and Vermont, the Almanac forecasts warm and dry days ahead. They expect temperatures to be about 3°F above average in April. Rainfall is expected to be average in April but below average in May. In southeastern Massachusetts, which is part of the Atlantic Corridor region, predictions are also positive. The Almanac expects temperatures to be above average and indicates that April will see more rainfall, while May will have slightly less. The predictions are made by examining solar activity alongside weather patterns. The Old Farmer's Almanac combines various academic fields, including solar science and meteorology, to create its forecasts. Its methods trace back to its founder, Robert B. Thomas, who began this work in 1792. The Almanac claims an 80% accuracy rate for its forecasts, although recent analysis showed a lower rate of 64% for last winter. This decline was attributed to unusual weather patterns.