Spring Is Near

The local paper on Monday:

Wind chill prompts weather warning

OMAK — Due to expected frigid temperatures, the National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook extending through Sunday.

#According to meteorologists, some of the coldest weather of the winter will settle over North-Central Washington beginning tomorrow.

#"Increasing north winds will develop Tuesday," the Weather Service reported. "By Wednesday, wind chills of minus 5 to minus 15 will be possible.

#Frigid temperatures are expected to affect the Okanogan Valley floor, as well as the North Cascades, Okanogan Highlands, the Waterville Plateau and Grand Coulee area.

#"Expect temperatures to be 20 to 30 degrees below average," the service reported.

The weather widget on my computer:

• Early AM

  Feb 4

  Partly cloudyLo 9°

  more

• Today

  Feb 4

  Very cold with periods of sun21°Lo 4°
• Wed

  Feb 5

  Partly sunny; bitterly cold17°Lo 2°

  more

• Thu

  Feb 6

  Mostly sunny and frigid20°Lo 4°

  more

• Fri

  Feb 7

  Mostly cloudy and very cold23°Lo 8°

  more

Yep, Spring is near....