Time has been marching on to that time on the calendar that says it's spring. So there is a calendar spring and then there is the weather or climate spring. Whatever it is, spring starts on this date.
Here spring comes with some very changeable weather. We get most of our snow in March. We get our worst storms in March. The temperature can also be very pleasant. So depending on the time and weather, we aren't sure if we've got spring or not . And then who says if spring is a set time except for the calendar or a specific condition.
What I do know it that there has been a big change in the last three months. The sun shines for much longer in the day time. The sun's rays hit us more directly so we get much more energy from the sun. Today the sun rose at 7:36 AM and sets at 7:49 PM. We have a 12 hour 12 minute period of sun light. So where's this equal day and night thing? It's at the equator.
Just for comparison , on Dec 21 the sun rose at 8:42 Am and set at 4:24 Pm and we had 7 hours and 41 minutes of daylight. So the day is much longer.
We have very few plants awakening . The days lengthen very quickly with much more energy from the sun so our plants develop very quickly when they start.
So where ever you are enjoy the spring season.
I was reveling in the spring weather yesterday. Today, on the actual first day of spring, it seems to have gone into hiding.
ReplyDeleteThat's spring! Very changeable
DeleteSpring one day, winter the next - that's March! Sunny, windy, cold, warm, wet, dry . . . all the seasons in one day sometimes.
ReplyDeleteYou have it right and when you're up against the Rocky Mountains it changes faster than ever.
DeleteI wonder when we’ll be fussing about the heat..
ReplyDeleteOh there's always somebody who doesn't like spring.
DeleteI am enjoying having more sunshine every day. It's my favorite time of the year, other than the fall season. I guess I like the change.
ReplyDeleteI think most people think spring is the best part of the year.
DeleteWe had some snow on Wednesday but it melted by yesterday. The sun is shining and I have a few daffodils that are trying to bloom. The weather is still a bit chilly but we are heading in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteWe still have a lot of winter snow but with plus 10 it should melt in a few days.
DeleteI love the changes in seasons. We are ready for spring.
ReplyDeleteWe do like the changes.
DeleteI do love the longer daylight. It is cold and windy here after having 2 warmer days. It still feels like winter. Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteIt isn't long before the nasty stuff is behind us.
DeleteWe are 7:23 AM to 7:45 PM so we have 12 hours and 22 minutes just ten minutes behind you. It is too cold to sit outside in the evening yet.
ReplyDeleteSpring is almost here, it's getting warmer by the day.
ReplyDeleteWarmer days and longer days.
DeleteLove that lengthening daylight!
ReplyDeleteSpring takes it's own sweet time. I remember a significant snowfall in mid April only a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteThings move quickly with longer daylight.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to being outside and being able to sit for while without having to continue moving to keep warm!
ReplyDeleteRed, thanks for the Spring outlook. I’m surprised to hear, “We get our worst storms in March.” Did you mean worst all year or worst just in Spring? John
ReplyDeleteIt's really nice to have more sunlight, isn't it? I notice a significant change in my mood!
ReplyDeleteI've certainly been hoping for spring, and a lot of snow has melted, but spring is on a stop and start schedule here.
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