AccuWeather’s 2026 spring forecast revealed that most of New York State will experience a slower transition to spring weather conditions in the coming weeks. In fact, the general Northeast region is among those areas of the nation expected to contend with a “seasonal tug-of-war,” the AccuWeather forecast noted. In the south, the situation may be different; spring warmth is forecast to arrive sooner, according to the forecast. Severe weather and floodingAs for severe weather, while tornadoes may not be as great a threat as they were last year, severe thunderstorms could pose a risk to residents across much of the country. While meteorological spring begins on March 1, astronomical spring officially starts on March 20 with the vernal equinox.