Spring Season Weather

Spring is to thunderstorms what summer is to heatwaves—the prime time. But why spring?

One day you might be in a t-shirt, and the next, you’re reaching for a parka. This "thermal seesaw" happens because the ground and oceans take longer to warm up than the air. These rapid shifts are the hallmark of early spring. 2. The "April Showers" Phenomenon spring season weather

One of the cruelest tricks of spring season weather is the "false spring." A week of 70°F (21°C) temperatures in March coaxes trees to bud and flowers to bloom. Then, a polar vortex fragment swings down, plunging temperatures below freezing overnight. These late-season freezes can decimate fruit crops—cherries, apples, and peaches are particularly vulnerable. Farmers often use wind machines, smudge pots, or even overhead sprinklers (which release latent heat as water freezes) to protect their livelihoods. Spring is to thunderstorms what summer is to