Is spring blooming early around here?

[jjpop]

Originally Posted by pigeonhole

@ Brenda : El Nino, La Nina, El ******.....WTF.
No scientific proof of that.

Actually, there's lots of scientific data that indicate that sea surface temperature variations in the South Pacific (which is what El Nino/La Nina are) affect climate in the continental US.

However, the earth is a complicated system, so not every El Nino year equals a mild and dry winter in the Pacific NW. Climate data show it tends to be mild and dry.

[Brenda-by-the-sea]

Originally Posted by pigeonhole

@ Brenda : El Nino, La Nina, El ******.....WTF.
No scientific proof of that.

Climate Prediction Center: ENSO Diagnostic Discussion

[Fiddlehead]

Nope. Seems pretty typical. Though perhaps a tad early for the fruit trees, and we have had no snow to speak of. I am sure it is coming.

In my decade or so in Oregon, I have observed that the winters start in November (essentially), and spring begins in late February. By winter, I mean gray, dark, wet, sometimes oppressively monotonous weather, with some freezing fog and occasional blue frosts thrown in. By spring, I mean longer days, more showery weather, bulbs coming up, and wave after wave of blossoms. It lasts from late February until early June. Snow, by the way, at least here in Ashland, can arrive anytime until April, but it usually melts in a few hours, and rain can settle in for a week anytime until June. But with the days lengthening each week until the solstice, it never feels oppressive to me. A long, luxurious season, but still takes second place to fall, my favorite.

[Nite Ryder]

I've lived here for over 70 years and I've seen really hard winters back in the early 50's with high winds and lots of snow, and I've seen fairly mild winters like the winter we are having now. I haven't noticed a pattern that has been followed. Good winters are followed by bad and vice versa. In the winter of 52 or 53 we were snowed out of our home for over a week, and had to stay with an Uncle who lived only a mile away.

[FloridaMD]

Originally Posted by mamh

Doc. hang on to your stethscope just wait till may or so..it just gets prettier.Keep in mind one silly thing about oregon having spring sometimes she is like a woman giving birth just simply takes her time and then boom and its here..
Hey don't forget I the tour I promised you of oregon gardens..Just let me know when ...
If spring isn't enough, wait till the cherry's and peaches and berries get ripe you will over dose on it all
Just happy your enjoying salem..
Silverfalls and I saw your picture in the paper..Ha Ha..
Later

Yeah, I saw my nice mug shot in the paper as well. Always taking new patients, so spread the word