April 10, 2026, the 100th day of 2026
Spring's Slow Journey
Every year is different. And every year there are changes in the way our seasons leave and come in.... View MoreApril 10, 2026, the 100th day of 2026
Spring's Slow Journey
Every year is different. And every year there are changes in the way our seasons leave and come in.
It is not something that most people keep a detailed accounting of. Even if we comment on it at the time, it is usually forgetten when it changes again. The ever changing aspect of Northwoods' weather is what stands out the most. It can be a joy and it can be a frustration. It all depends on how we perceive it and react to it.
It is not always easy to come to terms with waiting, and planning around the unknown timing of things. But it is something we learn and relearn, almost every Spring season. And we pray.
Since I write a daily post, I like to add some of the changes in the weather. Year by year that adds up to a lot of information, giving me a permanent record of at least some of the changes, slow, fast or as expected.
It also gives others, who read my posts, something to compare their weather to.
Spring has been slow going this year. It has not rushed in. It teases and backs off, peaks out and retreats.
Today it was sunny and in the mid 40's, but our yard is still covered in snow. It is going down, but it has been taking its time.
The temperature still drops enough below freezing most every night to turn the melted snow into ice. As the day goes on it melts again, but early morning walks on it are tricky.
I know that at some point it will actually act like Spring. I just hope we get enough of it to transition nicely into Summer, not have cold, damp, chill and almost overnight hot and humid weather. There have been years like that, but it is better when we can enjoy the warming before summer heat. But we won't know until whatever happens, happens.
There is a lot to do once the snow melts away before we get to mending things, transplanting and planting the gardens. The changes are so slow right now, but soon there will be grass and blooming flowers. Just not today.
Stay strong. Slowly the changes are happening, but they will eventually become apparent.
NAN
