That Rockies ridge is really looking strong on the 12z EPS in the medium-long range! Phoenix will probably break their March record again by 2-3F

Pretty rare. Most sunny days in the summer manage to reach 70 which is face melting hot of course. You have very specific and rarely achievable standards for summer in the Seattle area unless you are standing knee deep in the Sound and don't go as far inland as the parking lot.

Nice day, 63 and sunny. Not liking the trend for the OR Cascades this week, particularly the central portion.

RGEM a bit more aggressive with the backdoor front, but wow, this is top tier warmth for March 10.

Models have been trending slower with the backdoor front/more aggressive with the northward extent of the warm front, so ORD could see 75+ on Tuesday before it comes barreling down the lake (though the Euro doesn't even have it reaching the Illinois shore). Regardless, first 10 days of the month being in the top 10 warmest appears to be a lock at this point, and may even have a shot at top 5 warmest.