Week-2 Ahead Forecast valid March 31-April 6, 2024: Cooler upper trough into the Northeast. Discussion: -NAO pattern drops an upper trough to the east of New England causing cooler changes for the Northeast U.S., possibly cooler than indicated especially near the coast. The Southwest U.S. trough is maintained keeping the Southwest U.S. chilly. Week-3 Ahead Forecast valid April 7-13, 2024: Severe weather emerges in the Southeast. Discussion: The upper trough lingers over the Southwest U.S. In the Southeast, conditions favor severe thunderstorms. Week-4 Ahead Forecast valid April 14-20, 2024: Rainy Gulf Coast. Discussion: Upper ridge pattern warms Canada including the Northern U.S. Wet weather expands along the Gulf Coast. Week-5 Ahead Forecast valid April 21-27, 2024: Warmer trend. Discussion: ECM indicates signs of a weak high-pressure ridge over the northwest Great Plains by late April.