ext_73795 ([identity profile] redpimpernel.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] rolanni 2012-03-23 04:06 am (UTC)

Milwaukee: Warmest March on record!

In Wisconsin:
snow drops bloomed a month ago
crocuses bloomed 2 weeks ago and are gone (4 weeks early)
Daffodils have been blooming for a week (4-5 weeks early)
Crab apples (both white & pink) blooming (6 weeks early)
Forsythia blooming slightly early
dogwood blooming 3 weeks early
Magnolia blooming 4-6 weeks early
tulips just leaves so far
Maple & elm trees blooming (death by pollen attack to follow shortly)

Our warmest March on record. We've been in the 80's for the past 10 days (everyone a record-breaker). Our low temps are higher then the normal average highs.

We have tons of birds back ahead of schedule (because the ice was gone from lakes & rivers early). Yesterday we were warmer then LA, Las Vegas and many Florida cities. People have been wearing shorts and tank tops and sandals for 2 weekends. Patio seating has been open at restaurants for 2 weeks (usually happens in late May).

March madness indeed!

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