March often offers widely varying temperatures across the United States. One day, there might be record-breaking warmth; the next, a storm or a blizzard could strike. Meteorologists consider this fluctuation a part of meteorological spring, which happens March 1.
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At a Glance
- March 1 kicks off meteorological spring.
- This is different than the vernal equinox, which occurs on or around March 20.
- Meteorological seasons are based on temperatures, not strictly the position of the sun.
Meteorological spring arrived today and while you may be itchy for warmer weather, you may wonder why this is happening weeks before the vernal equinox.
After recent rounds of cold and winter storms in February, spring couldn’t come soon enough for those impacted not just in the snow and cold-weary northern tier, but also in parts of the recently-shivering South.
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