The rhythm of the seasons
Mild air surges northward out of the Gulf of Mexico forcing the cold air over the area to retreat and the January thaw is born.
Some years, it蘑菇视频 only a day or two of 60-degree weather, other years mild temperatures can linger for a week or more. In 1950, two periods, one at the beginning of the month and the other at the end both produced temperatures in the 70s with the warmest January day ever at 79 degrees recorded in Uniontown on the January 25. The respite from the ice, cold and snow is welcomed, and then, it蘑菇视频 back to winter as February seems to always hold on to winters feel.
By mid March, another surge of mild air and we see a few hints of green and perhaps a few crocus and a daffodil or two to brighten spirits.Early April and the explosion of spring growth sees wildflowers everywhere as the warming earth gets ready for a rebirth of forest life. All of a sudden it蘑菇视频 May and what could be more beautiful than the hills and valleys in their new green. June follows with its blooming flowers and planted gardens. July and August are made for the outdoors across southwestern Pennsylvania and Mother Nature complies with warm days and pleasant nights. All of a sudden it蘑菇视频 September with an abundance of nice sunny days, cool comfortable nights and a hint of fall color.
October always arrives in all its magnificent color and blazing glory, and most years the annual color show lasts into November.
Something always exciting and magical about the first snowflakes that arrive in early December, just in time to color the landscape and ready the season for the holidays.
How boring it would be to live in a place that didn鈥檛 have the expectation of what the coming season will bring.
This week will see two extra minutes of morning light and seven minutes of additional evening light for a total of nine extra minutes.
By the end of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 and sunset at 5:37 for a monthly gain of 45 minutes.
Before you know it spring will be here.