Happy First Day of Meteorological Spring

[Kirby]

Personally I think the meteorolgists are rushing things here, but I tend to agree that autumn should be Sept/Oct/Nov and winter should be Dec/Jan/Feb so I guess that leaves spring starting on March 1.  I hope you all enjoyed it.

https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/meteorological-versus-astronomical-seasons

[petitepedal ★]

I am not sure how warm it got today...but at least 45 degrees...maybe we broke 50 briefly...My car thermometer sure thought so...

I went looking for a spring feeling outfit..just pants and a top for the transitional season...Well Hell...I spent more money at Dick's getting a couple of tops, a sports bra and 2 pairs of workout pants...well capri's (normal length on me) and a pair of shorts   I am ready for SPRING...

[Allen ★]

  My daffodils are in full bloom, my Japanese magnolia is in full bloom, my azaleas are blooming. 
It’s spring down here. 

[bikeman564™]

15 hours ago, Kirby said:

Personally I think the meteorolgists are rushing things here, but I tend to agree that autumn should be Sept/Oct/Nov and winter should be Dec/Jan/Feb so I guess that leaves spring starting on March 1.  I hope you all enjoyed it.

https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/meteorological-versus-astronomical-seasons

Astronomical season times vary depending when the equinox or solstice happens. Meteorological seasons are a firm time which may be easier for record keeping. But I'm not sure of the actual reason.

[BuffJim]

Ours came in like a lamb, we'll see if it takes the form of a lion during the next few weeks.

[sheep_herder ★]

Nice and spring like here.

[Mr. Silly]

The meteorological seasons are a scam.

[Razors Edge ★]

I like the 3 months = one season simplicity.  I also like the scientific rationale of the normal way.  Gotta think the most simple route, though, is usually preferable.

[MickinMD ★]

19 hours ago, Kirby said:

Personally I think the meteorolgists are rushing things here, but I tend to agree that autumn should be Sept/Oct/Nov and winter should be Dec/Jan/Feb so I guess that leaves spring starting on March 1.  I hope you all enjoyed it.

https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/meteorological-versus-astronomical-seasons

Personally, I think they should adjust the calendar so that Dec. 21, when winter normally starts, becomes Jan. 1, and the rest of the seasons will pretty much fall into beginning-of month starts.

Better yet, there are two guys pushing for a new type of calendar that would have 364 days per year - and even 52 weeks - then a leap week every 3-4 years.  That way, birthdays, holidays, etc. would come on the same day of the week every year, with the exception of holidays dependent on lunar cycles, etc.

[Razors Edge ★]

1 hour ago, MickinMD said:

That way, birthdays, holidays, etc. would come on the same day of the week every year, with the exception of holidays dependent on lunar cycles, etc.

Jeebus - that's a BIG EFF YOU to the poor schlubs who have a Tues, Wed, or Thurs birthday.  Birthdays are a great excuse for a long weekend (Mon or Fri off), and no one really likes taking just Wednesday off.