Folks In Midwest Are EXCITED About What’s Happening On Tuesday, March 19!
Get ready to spring into action! 🌷 The vernal equinox is almost here, and we’ve got all the details you need to know. 🌼 #SpringEquinox #HappySpring #SpringWeather
Winona, Minnesota – Get ready to pack away those winter coats and break out the flip-flops because spring is just around the corner! Tuesday, March 19, 2024 marks the vernal equinox, which is fancy talk for the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. For our friends down under in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the start of fall.
Even though this has been a very mild winter, us folks in the Midwest always breath a sigh of relief on the first day of spring. Yup, we’ve made it through another Minnesota winter! Hehe.
The Science Behind the Equinox
So, what exactly is an equinox? Well, it’s when the Earth’s axis and its orbit line up just right, giving both hemispheres about the same amount of sunshine. It’s like the sun is playing fair and giving everyone an equal chance to enjoy its warmth. The word equinox actually comes from two Latin words that mean equal and night, because on this day, the amount of daylight and darkness is almost the same.
Meteorological vs. Astronomical Spring
Now, you might be thinking, didn’t we already celebrate the start of spring on March 1st? Well, that was meteorological spring, which is based on weather patterns and temperature cycles. Astronomical spring, on the other hand, is all about how the Earth moves around the sun. It’s like the difference between using a calendar and using the stars to tell time.
What to Expect This Spring
So, what can we expect this spring? According to weather experts, the northern parts of the US are in for some warmer-than-usual temperatures, especially in the Pacific Northwest and New England. The southern states might see a mix of above and below-average temperatures, so it’s anyone’s guess!
One thing to keep an eye on is the El Niño Southern Oscillation, which is expected to shift to neutral conditions by the end of spring or early summer. This could bring some changes to our weather patterns, but we’ll just have to wait and see.
🗣 Are you excited for spring? What is your fave season? We’d LOVE to hear from you in the comments section below. ⬇️
