Thursday, March 18, 2010

March's Identity Crisis


Spring is finally here!...Or, is it? March is always a unique month in Utah. After a long, dreary winter for those of us Californians who can't stand the snow, the first hints at warmer weather appear. Finally, sunny days actually mean warmth (as opposed to January sun, which just means there are no clouds to insulate us, leading to deceptively COLD days).

Still, March is always indecisive. One day it might be warm (65 degrees is a heat wave here!), like last Friday, and the next day it could alternate between rain and snow for 12 hours straight (that was last Saturday). CRAZY.

They say that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, but in Utah, the lamb and the lion aren't doing a very good job at taking turns. Oh well. I'll rejoice in the sunny, warm days as they come, and remember on the cold days that their days are numbered.

The warmth is on it's way!

6 comments:

Robyn said...

I can't wait for the sun to come and STAY for a little while. I want to go on walks in the canyons, go camping and just lay in the sun! I am all for Spring coming soon!

Holly June said...

After 2 Minnesota winters, the Utah winters seem so mild to me......I need to get out of here!

Paul and Susan said...

I like the pictures showing the contrast of snow and no snow. I hope it warms up for you soon.

Jeff said...

I'm with Holly June. I've experienced winters in Minnesota and North Dakota. Utah winters never even get beyond shorts weather. Admittedly, they do get into shoes weather, but that's not too bad.

Graham said...

The Lion has gone too far by ruining a high-fun-potential Zion trip. I'm going lion hunting...

Graham said...

And a merry global hut to Jeff and Robin.