It is seemingly stuck in winter right now, but soon, the temperatures will climb, due to the increased amount of sunlight we receive in the Northern Hemisphere, this time of year.
With this increase, the sun is just as warm and intense, as it is in early August. It is not long, before the end of March will yield to warmer days, with longer sun filled days.
That means, we could be on the edge of sleet, ice, and rain, during the early part of the transition from winter to spring. In the midwest, the winter has been cooler and wetter, than ever, as it is in the top 10 snowiest of winters, since records began in 1870.
For your spring, look for the following signs, of things to come!
- Increased bird, and squirrel presence
- Hibernating animals, like the possum, or the ground squirrels, make an appearance.
- Wild Turkeys gather around feeders, before mating season
- Deer populations are often seen at dawn and dusk, as the snow begins to fade.
- Wind speed increases, as the systems move through quickly on the jet stream
- Storms are often quick and fast, and barometer dropping is increased and very volatile
- Your cloudy days are numerous, then are replaced by quick and strong storms, with violent outcomes.
Spring weather, can be dangerous, so a weather radio is a handy tool to have around the home and office. Keep aware of the situation, but briefly checking here.