Okay, 3 Nor'easters under our belts, oh and maybe, another snow event early next week ---- and then I came across this little gem on Accuweather -----
What's the difference between meteorological and astronomical spring? WHAT!?! According to this article ---- "The month of March often offers widely varying temperatures across the United States. One day, it might be record-breaking warmth; the next, a storm or blizzard strikes. Meteorologists consider this fluctuation a part of meteorological spring, which begins March 1. WELL, to us in the Northeast we feel like this cardinal ---- Spring forward, 3 Nor'easters, more snow on the way, meteorological spring, astronomical spring ----- let's just have spring ---- opening day at Fenway Park is April 5th, opening day for the Yankee Stadium is April 2nd!
For more information on astronomical and meteorological spring:
Spring Equinox 2018: First Day of Spring - The Old Farmer's Almanac
\Spring Equinox - Vernal Equinox - timeanddate.com
When does spring start? - metoffice.gov.uk
First day of Spring 2018 - here's everything to know about the vernal equinox, by Charlotte Smith, Trinity Mirror, The Weather Channel
When Does Spring Begin? by WeatherBug Chief Meteorologist
