February brings warmer temperatures to most of the US with some cold exceptions

February is expected to bring warmer temperatures across much of the United States, especially in the South and East. This marks a shift from the cold and snowy conditions seen in January. However, colder-than-normal weather will persist in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Plains. Areas like Montana, North Dakota, and northern Minnesota will experience prolonged cold, though not as severe as January. Forecasters note a potential late-month change in the jet stream could bring colder air to the Midwest and Northeast. Precipitation patterns will also vary, with wetter conditions in the Northwest and drier weather in parts of the Southwest and Florida.