Weather Expectations Vs. Weather Reality

Now that it is officially spring, our weather expectations often exceed weather reality. What do I mean by that? Well, psychologically, we are ready for a coming out party of sorts, meaning we are anticipating and looking forward to warmer times. But during the early spring, we often wind up disappointed. One of the reasons has to do with the fact that the ocean water temperature is still quite cold (in the upper 30s). So, whenever the wind is coming in off the ocean, it is going to be quite chilly (especially along the coast) and also quite raw, since moisture increases when winds come in from the moist ocean. This happens on many (but not all) days in early spring. On average, about 1 or 2 days per week will be quite mild and pleasant in early spring, but it does not lock in. Of course,later in the spring and during the summer it eventually will, so hang in there.

Harvey Leonard
Co-Chief Meteorologist, WCVB-TV