Yakima's Spring Forecast: Sunshine And A Touch Of Snow This March

Recently we've had a few pretty nice days in Yakima. The sun was shining a little longer, you could start to hear birds singing a little more and more. I even went out the other day without a jacket or anything. It was nice and, before too long, I'll be out and about even more around the neighborhood enjoying the Yakima sunshine.

But looking ahead in the weather, it looks like Yakima is expecting a little more snow before we call an official end to Winter.

When is the first day of spring 2025?

The first day of spring is March 20, 2025.

And it looks like we're expecting a little snow on March 16.

Not much, and only in the morning, but a little snow all the same.

It'd doubtful the snow will even stick around or even stick at all as it may melt as soon as it touches the ground.

This isn't completely uncommon for Yakima this time of year. I can remember several instances where we may even get a little snow into April.

If you still have those windshield covers it may give you that opportunity to use it one last time before you need to stash it away for the year.

I'm looking forward to sunny days ahead.

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