SAN ANGELO, Texas — According to the Climate Prediction Center (CPC), the next three months in West Texas look to be warmer than normal and also drier. Because of this, allergy season looks to be about average in West Texas. This means that normal allergy sufferers will continue to feel the burdens, but significant allergies do not look likely.
However, over the next week or two, a very spring-like pattern will take hold across the region. Above normal temperatures and wet conditions are likely. Each day of the next seven has slight to moderate rain chances in parts of the area.
Above normal rainfall will often wash away pollen from the environment. However, directly after rainfall, pollen particles burst from plants or trees. This often creates enhanced allergies directly after rain. In addition to this, wetter than normal conditions lead to an increase in mold growth. With the forecast for the next week, people with both pollen and mold allergies may see an increase in sniffling and sneezing.
Looking ahead to next week, the CPC keeps West Texas with a greater than normal chance to see above average precipitation. This means more wet weather is likely after a very wet past two months.
On the bright side, because of all the recent rain, drought is almost non-existent throughout West Texas. This is very good news for farmers heading into the coming growing season. This also means that grass will be turning very green in the coming weeks.
The best advice is to keep those tissues nearby if you suffer from allergies, especially over the next week or two.
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