Spring training: Many people from colder climates grateful for dry, warm Arizona weather

PHOENIX – Heading out to the ballpark shall be much more nice this week. That’s, in case you like the warmth. Arizona is in for a stretch of some 80-degree days.

“I really like baseball, being open air, so it is nice to have the ability to come and have a tank high as a substitute of a winter jacket,” stated Erica Good.

Good and her school journalism group flew to Arizona for spring coaching. Just a few weeks again, they have been a bit involved after they noticed how chilly and moist it was.

“Trying on the climate, and we have been like, ‘no approach, it is gonna be chilly the week that we’re there,’ then rapidly, it rotated,” stated Astyn Gates

Coming from Washington, Jake Hull says he received a heat welcome touchdown in Phoenix.

“It was snowing, and we have been about to get blown off attempting to stroll on the airplane with how windy and chilly it was, so 80s… undoubtedly good with us,” he stated.

The dry warmth, although, can catch some off guard.

Bradley Lowe says again in Louisiana, they’re getting temps within the high-80s, however it’s humid. Right here, water is essential.

“In fact, we’ve to be very cautious to drink a whole lot of water, which is completely different for us, however we do not even sweat – we might be sweating at residence standing out right here speaking to you,” he stated.

The children say they do not thoughts the climate, no matter it’s. They’re simply right here to observe their groups play ball.

“Simply excited to observe baseball!” stated Lila Dobson. “Possibly simply purchase some additional water.”

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