This is the 3rd coldest February on record for Washington, and the cold temperatures are expected to continue into March.

Meteorological spring begins on Friday, but we will continue to see below average temperatures through the foreseeable future.

A trough of low pressure will linger over the Pacific Northwest at least through the upcoming weekend. Little to no change is expected in our temperature profile, with highs mainly in the 40s.

Meteorologists deem the spring months as March, April, and May. Meteorological seasons are broken down into groups of three based on the annual temperature cycle and our calendar. Spring and fall are transition seasons, while winter and spring are the coldest and warmest times.

The Spring Equinox, meanwhile, isn't until March 20.