Does Snow in May mean a cool summer?

You may be wondering what kind of summer is in store after this unusually cold spring and last week's historic May snowfall. Does this cool pattern signal a cool summer ahead?

Not necessarily. Atmospheric patterns can change quickly, and the National Weather Service is forecasting another summer of above-normal temperatures for much of the country.

What happened in 1907, the only other time Kansas City recorded measurable snow in May? The remainder of the month saw several cold and warm spells, followed by a relatively normal summer. The temperature never rose above 100 that year. (Note each day's high and low is represented by a blue bar, with normal highs and lows in yellow. The record highs and lows are in red and blue).

Courtesy of National Weather Service