Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Today was the first day it finally feels like spring has arrived in Dikiyobia. The Indian plums are leafing out, the garter snakes are slithering, the rufous hummingbirds are arriving, Excalibur's favorite flowers are popping up everywhere (despite my best attempt to eradicate them last summer), and everyone with a camera is compelled to take pictures of cherry trees in full bloom. Normally, this wouldn't be newsworthy, but normally my part of Oregon doesn't get snow in March at all, much less get more snow than all the snow that fell from November through February combined. So, for those of you living at temperate latitudes, how is the switch from winter to spring or from summer to fall progressing in your area? And, for everyone, have there been any weather oddities lately? Dikiyoba hopes that we can hold off on the almost inevitable climate change debate for a few dozen posts or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Lilith Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 it's early autumn here so it's pleasantly mild. summer was too hot and bad for my garden so i am okay with this turn of events Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dintiradan Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Actaeon Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 We're wishing for snow. It's way below average, and looking at a bad fire season if things don't pick up. For now, though, it's lovely throughout Colorado, if a bit windy. I still prefer a jaunt or two to Utah in March, though, where a lovely new season is well under way. ( Spring photos? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 The local newspaper has started a contest to see who can predict the date and time when it's officially 100 degrees in town after we have had a few days in the 80s. Winter is over with only one time the temperatures got down to freezing at night. Gah, the weeds are every where. I can't wait until the heat kills them. Too bad it rained. That just encourages the little blighters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall The Ratt Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 About 3 weeks ago the place where I'm from (not currently residing) got about 15 inches of wet snow, which would have closed school for five days if the storm didn't occur on a friday, and left most people without power for three or four days with a few lucky people out of power for a week. Additionally, my spring break plans were drastically altered a week ago when there was a winter storm over the watershed of the canyon I was going to, turning the canyon into a "deathtrap" according to a ranger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Callie Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 It's been snowing where I live, so my beloved tulips, grape hyacinths, and lilac blossoms have failed to peek their heads out, although they generally don't bloom here for another month or so. This reminds me of how much I've been neglecting the photo thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt BMA Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 We don't have snow over here, but Summer's just gone by and I'm eagerly awaiting the showers which come after. The climate is nice and cool. I live in the east. Hm, there don't seem to be many easterners in the boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Cairo Jim Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 It's early autumn here, and my wee corner of the state has copped more rain in the last couple off weeks than we did in Summer. Really wierd since summer has been a very wet season lately. We even copped about 300mm of rain within a matter of only a handful of hours only about a week an a half ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall In Half Now Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 The days have been staying on the side of positive temperatures for a week or two now. A couple of 5c days too. There's still snow everywhere of course. It takes a long time to melt especially after this winter. Snowed like mad. The puddles have not been too bad, only minor hopping has been necessary. And it hasn't gotten too dusty yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk nikki. Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 We've had almost a full week of sunshine; it's 19c which is pretty nice for March. Of course, it won't stay like this - chances are these past week has been the only nice weather we'll have all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Balladeer Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 It's been the warmest March I can remember here in Wisconsin. We had a couple of 80 degree (F.) days and it's been staying steadily in the 70's for the past two weeks except for the last few days where it's been cloudy and rainy. Considering Mother Nature likes to snow in the middle of April here I can't say I've disliked it. Unfortunately, weatherman says that the mild winter and early spring are going to mean the ticks will be extra bad this year. Ours are known to spread Lymes so its a love-hate relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Tyranicus Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Originally Posted By: Dintiradan Snow. So the Great White North actually managed to remain white this winter? Here in Pennsylvania, our biggest snowstorm was was a few inches in October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Mistb0rn Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 We never really had snow here this winter, just a few days here and there and overall abnormally mild weather. Then this past week has been almost summer temperatures until yesterday (or was it day before? I forget.) when it slipped back down to normal spring cold. Still no snow, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Jerakeen Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Originally Posted By: Tyranicus Originally Posted By: Dintiradan Snow. So the Great White North actually managed to remain white this winter? Here in Pennsylvania, our biggest snowstorm was was a few inches in October. Snow was late arriving here but plentiful once it did. The abnormally warm weather we had last week got rid of most of it, but we're bound to get more before May. Winter temperatures this year were milder than usual - it never even hit -30°C, let alone -40°, generally staying within 10 or 15 degrees of freezing. It looks like spring right now, but it's not to be trusted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Rowen Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 You know winter is over once you have your last snow of the year in mind June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I, for one, thought winter was ridiculous. This is Chicago, and winter should have snow on the ground for more than a combined total of like four weeks, tops. It's like 80 in March! I've already planted my garden! This shouldn't be happening! I DEMAND MORE WINTER! THERE'S A REASON I MOVED HERE! And, if things keep up this way, summer's going to be brutal. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Kelandon Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 It was unnaturally warm in Boston this winter. It tried to be cold this week, but you could tell that it wasn't really able to muster it. Given how bitterly cold last year was, I'm concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Balladeer Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Originally Posted By: Dantius I DEMAND MORE WINTER! THERE'S A REASON I MOVED HERE! Might be time to think more along the lines of Alaska. Why'd you want to live in Chicago anyway? It's the Most Corrupt City in America. Chris has visited there a couple of times and has a couple of horror stories to share from it. The last time he was there someone broke into his car while he was eating at Outback Steakhouse and stole $2500 worth of Fire Fighting/EMT equipment. The policeman who came to fill out the report was very irate that my husband hadn't filled out the report himself online because "This is Chicago. That's what happens here." That was until the cop realized my husband was a fire fighter. Then he was oh so very nice in giving my husband tips on how to swindle more money out of the insurance company by claiming he had more stuff in his car that was stolen. At least "enough to cover the deductible" anyway. How do you survive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Actaeon Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Originally Posted By: Actaeon ...a bad fire season if things don't pick up. I spoke too soon. The first couple forest fires of the new year have popped up on the Front Range, and one of them may even have some fatalities. It's 2002 all over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Originally Posted By: Dantius I DEMAND MORE WINTER! THERE'S A REASON I MOVED HERE! I used to live back there in the last century. There was a huge snowfall on April 1st so you still have hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Originally Posted By: Dantius I, for one, thought winter was ridiculous. This is Chicago, and winter should have snow on the ground for more than a combined total of like four weeks, tops. It's like 80 in March! I can sympathize, I'm in southeast Michigan, and the weather's been acting more like May than March. I'm not complaining about the lack of snow and ice, although I do feel a bit sorry for those whose livelihoods depend on it. Quote: This shouldn't be happening! Unfortunately, it is happening, so I suggest getting over it. Wait a few minutes, and the weather should change. Quote: I DEMAND MORE WINTER! THERE'S A REASON I MOVED HERE! I'd suggest moving northward, but that won't necessarily work. I've heard of days where the weather was warmer in Fairbanks, Alaska than in Miami, Florida. Then again, living in the U.S. Midwest, I've heard of snowstorms as late as mid-June, and I once saw a flurry in early September. Quote: And, if things keep up this way, summer's going to be brutal. Ugh. I certainly hope not. I'm just glad I have a job where I work mostly indoors. Granted, the A/C doesn't work half the time, and there's a pizza oven going constantly, but still, it's better than being outside baking away, unless you like hot weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Kreador Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Originally Posted By: Randomizer Originally Posted By: Dantius I DEMAND MORE WINTER! THERE'S A REASON I MOVED HERE! I used to live back there in the last century. There was a huge snowfall on April 1st so you still have hope. Last year here in Vegas I got snowed on in mid April. Not that it actually stayed for more than a few seconds, but...weather is a crazy thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall A less presumptuous name. Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Originally Posted By: Tyranicus Originally Posted By: Dintiradan Snow. So the Great White North actually managed to remain white this winter? Here in Pennsylvania, our biggest snowstorm was was a few inches in October. Really? In Maryland, we got a few snow showers that managed to last a full hour or two! One Saturday it snowed and lasted until the following Monday! Considering our last two winters broke records, it's been a let down. That said, this week has been rather chilly. We all broke our shorts out over the last week or two, but we've had to go back to pants this week. My calculus teacher lived in Alaska for a time, and she likes to check the weather there on warm days and go all googly-eyed over the single-digit numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Harehunter Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 We've just had the wettest March on record. I've already had to mow the lawn 4 thymes this year. The crepe myrtles are growing crazy, and the cars are turning yellow from all the pollen. The squirrels are out in force, driving my dog nuts, and ll the birds have gotten thoroughly twitter-pated (coo-coo, ca-coo). I heard Garrison Keillor complaining on his radio show that Minnesota had not had a proper winter, and every one seemed upset about it. After all, being able to thrive in a Minnesotan winter is a distinguishing characteristic of the people who live there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Callie Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Originally Posted By: Jewels in Black Why'd you want to live in Chicago anyway? There are nice parts of Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Actaeon Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Originally Posted By: Harehunter I've already had to mow the lawn 4 thymes this year. That's either one of the more interesting typos I've ever seen, a pun that went over my head, or there's something unusual about your lawn. (As far as alternative lawn materials go, thyme would be a relatively viable one if it was shady enough.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Originally Posted By: Jewels in Black Why'd you want to live in Chicago anyway? It's the Most Corrupt City in America. Chris has visited there a couple of times and has a couple of horror stories to share from it. The last time he was there someone broke into his car while he was eating at Outback Steakhouse and stole $2500 worth of Fire Fighting/EMT equipment. The policeman who came to fill out the report was very irate that my husband hadn't filled out the report himself online because "This is Chicago. That's what happens here." That was until the cop realized my husband was a fire fighter. Then he was oh so very nice in giving my husband tips on how to swindle more money out of the insurance company by claiming he had more stuff in his car that was stolen. At least "enough to cover the deductible" anyway. How do you survive? Getting your stuff stolen from your car is hardly a Chicago-only phenomena. My car hasn't been robbed once in Chicago, but I've been broken into in both Troy and Durham, so the whole anecdotes != data thing comes into play. To answer your question, I live in Chicago because my job (civil engineering) and my specialty (MEM) tend to require a large and fairly robust construction sector, which means a city is pretty much a prerequisite. My best job offer out of grad school was in Chicago, so I took it. Years later, I still like my job and my salary and my house and other such material trappings, so I'm not really inclined to suddenly pick up shop and skedaddle to a city I'm totally unfamiliar with and be unemployed and maybe work for a lower salary if I do get a job because of a little endemic corruption in politics. EDIT: Also, what Excalibur said. Though, to be fair, there's a demand for nice parts of any city so long as people are rich enough, and there are rich people everywhere. There are nice parts of Vietnam, for heaven's sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Goldengirl Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 In my corner of the Pacific Northwest, the winter has been incredibly mild and dispirited. That said, on the first day of Spring, we had a surprise snow storm. None of it stuck, but it was a reminder that our winter may just be later this year. Since then, we've had a few days of sunshine and wind up to sixty degrees Fahrenheit, a little more snow, and rain. The fact that the weather is so chaotic is normal. However, overall, it's been a very weak winter overall, which may mean a drought during the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Harehunter Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I was trying to be sage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk nikki. Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Originally Posted By: Harehunter I was trying to be sage. Oi, take it to the relevent thread, ya hear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Harehunter Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 We already have hummingbirds passing through on their migration. The doves are driving us crazy with all their cooing. Haven't seen our cardinals yet. The mocking birds are really out-doing themselves with the variety of songs they sing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Balladeer Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I would reneg my point except it was Chicago's local law enforcement who reinforced it in the first place. And really... when did Outback start building in the slums? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk The Loquacious Lord Grimm Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 We broke 80 in Jersey at the end of last week, then we went right back to our standard brisk March weather Saturday evening. The birds came back in full force about a week ago, the local dogwoods have begun to blossom, and many cherry trees and dogwoods alike have begun to shed their petals. It's rather pretty, watching the wind pick them up and move them along the streets. Out of the ground, we have mostly daffodils, but I saw some violets this morning, and one of the hydrangeas at home is starting to bud.\ I guess it's time for a spring photo thread? It only snowed deep enough to need shoveling once this winter, and the rain that followed made it unnecessary. The news forecasts kept predicting a foot and a half, up until the rain started. Bought a new shovel and everything, too. _________________________ The Silent Assassin survived the warm winter by going overseas on a mighty quest to save the world from using Tau instead of Pi. I survived not having to deal with his antics by sipping tea and reading good books. And saving money on kitchen appliances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Enraged Slith Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 The lack of winter means a lot more bugs/pollen a lot earlier than normal here in NC. My car lives in the driveway under a tulip poplar, so between the constant stream of leaves, sap, and pollen, it's going to be a very messy couple of months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Originally Posted By: I am Lord Grimm. It only snowed deep enough to need shoveling once this winter, and the rain that followed made it unnecessary. The news forecasts kept predicting a foot and a half, up until the rain started. Bought a new shovel and everything, too. That's probably why you've had such warm weather and didn't get much snow. Don't worry, though; odds are you'll be putting that new shovel to good use next winter. Originally Posted By: nikki. Originally Posted By: Harehunter I was trying to be sage. Oi, take it to the relevent thread, ya hear? I don't mind the occasional pun, as long as the person making the pun treads gingerly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Originally Posted By: The Mystic I don't mind the occasional pun, as long as the person making the pun treads gingerly. That's better than having a spring in one's step. Getting shoes to dry out without being ruined is a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Harehunter Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Originally Posted By: The Mystic Originally Posted By: nikki. Originally Posted By: Harehunter I was trying to be sage. Oi, take it to the relevent thread, ya hear? I don't mind the occasional pun, as long as the person making the pun treads gingerly. I appreciate that I'm not the only one adding a little spice to this topic. I shall try to keep a lid on my sense of humor, but it difficult. Speaking of spring, this last weekend, while shopping at the local big box home improvement store, I saw thin man loading several planters and soil onto a cart. I am not a shy person. I just couldn't resist remarking to him, "I see someone is going to pot this weekend." He groaned and then he laughed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Originally Posted By: Harehunter I shall try to keep a lid on my sense of humor, but it difficult. Yeah, I know what you mean. I too have to have a lot of self-restraint, especially since I'm known in some circles for my plays on words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Harehunter Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Do you also get blamed for a particularly pungent pun, even when you're not in the room? In fact, when I fail to close a meeting with a wise crack, people ask me if I'm feeling all right. Apparently, they take me seriously when I tell them "If I ever lose my sense of humor, it's time to check me for a pulse." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Rowen Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I had to take shelter in buildings twice today due to 10 minute hail storms that just hurt to be in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Originally Posted By: Harehunter Do you also get blamed for a particularly pungent pun, even when you're not in the room? In fact, when I fail to close a meeting with a wise crack, people ask me if I'm feeling all right. Apparently, they take me seriously when I tell them "If I ever lose my sense of humor, it's time to check me for a pulse." I'm moving this discussion to the pun thread, just to be safe. You'll find my response there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk nikki. Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Originally Posted By: The Mystic I'm moving this discussion to the pun thread, just to be safe. You'll find my response there. Haha. don't pay me any attention - I was being tongue-in-cheek myself because you'd got all the good ones by pre-seeding me in the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Harehunter Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I detect a grain of truth in that. See you in the comic strips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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