Dry, warm spring expected in much of Europe in March-May: WSI

LONDON (Reuters) - A dry spring is expected in most of Europe from March to May, with above normal temperatures especially across northern and eastern parts of Europe, Weather Services International (WSI) said on Monday. WSI's forecasts are aimed at the commodities and energy sectors. "While early February has been characterized by colder-than-normal temperatures across western Europe, a sustained cold pattern just has not been able to take hold this winter, for a second year in a row," WSI meteorologist Todd Crawford said in a statement. "This unusually stable pattern is expected to persist into spring, as mild Atlantic high pressure dominates the weather with mild and dry conditions across most areas." If the spring is as dry as weather forecast models suggest, it may indicate increased odds of a hotter summer in some areas, he said. MARCH: Nordics–Warmer than normal Britain and Ireland-Slightly colder than normal Northern Mainland–Warmer than normal in the east Southern Mainland–Warmer than normal APRIL: Nordics–Warmer than normal Britain and Ireland-Slightly cooler than normal Northern Mainland–Warmer than normal Southern Mainland–Warmer than normal MAY: Nordics–Warmer than normal Britain and Ireland-Slightly cooler than normal Northern Mainland–Warmer than normal Southern Mainland–Warmer than normal (Reporting by Nina Chestney; editing by David Clarke)