The official start of astronomical spring arrived Monday afternoon, but our weather evidently didn’t get the message. Winterlike weather returned Monday after a string of 60-degree-plus high temperatures. We do get a break in the shower activity today and most of Wednesday, and as we get some sun breaks, we may luck out and log in a couple more 60-degree highs.
Yep, it’s that time of the year as the seasons change there is always some astronomical chaos, and we will see that clearly this week. A cold trough of low pressure arrives by Thursday morning with chilly rains and more mountain snowfall. Colder air aloft filters in on Friday and Saturday and snow levels drop to dangerously low levels.
No, I’m not expecting a general snowfall here at city levels but for sure our neighbors in the foothills will shake their heads once again. Don’t be surprised to see those white fluffy flakes falling to the lowest levels and most likely mixed in with the rain showers. Could be a little touch and go late Friday night if things line up correctly.
I know we all want some warm spring weather and forget winter, especially as the countryside is beginning to wake from winter’s slumber with bright yellow daffodils, pussy willows and many other early spring colors. I even saw a few pink flowering trees Monday.
