Why is this tree smiling?
Published 10:00 am Friday, March 20, 2009
By Staff
… because it’s the first day of spring
By PAUL DUNN
Managing Editor
Yep, today’s the first day of spring.
Doesn’t feel like it, you say?
That’s probably because you awoke to 33-degree temperatures and clouds — at least that’s what AccuWeather had predicted for this morning.
Thursday, though — now that was a spring day: sun, 72 degrees, and people in Washington outside enjoying the warmth.
But don’t fret: Your toes will thaw a bit as we head through the weekend and into next week. Temperatures should hit 56 degrees Saturday — four degrees higher than today was supposed to be — 60 degrees Sunday and 63 degrees Monday.
According to AccuWeather, no rain is expected through Monday, though you’ll see periodic clouds.
So spring into spring today: Enjoy the flowers peeking up everywhere, and urge those shy tree buds to quickly unfurl their magic.
Cutline for corresponding photo: This decorated trunk is on property off of N.C. 33 West and Tripp Road near Chocowinity. (WDN Photo/Paul Dunn)