If January has felt more like late spring — or even summer — where you live, you’re not alone. Across parts of the southern and southeastern United States, winter has taken an unexpected turn, with temperatures climbing well above what we’d normally expect this time of year. In some spots, highs are flirting with record territory, and a few southern cities could even see temperatures pushing into the 90s.
So what’s going on? And why does it feel so out of place?
A Weather Pattern Doing Too Much
The main culprit is a stubborn bubble of high pressure sitting over much of the eastern U.S. Think of it as a lid on the atmosphere — one that traps warmth and helps pull in mild, humid air from the south. Instead of allowing cold fronts to sweep through, this setup keeps temperatures…
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