Climate Models Suggest a Slow Start to Spring

Temperature departure from normal 21 through 26 of March; Image courtesy: Tropicaltidbits.com

Today was the official first full day of Spring but the climate models suggest a slow start to the season with periods of cooler than average temperatures through about mid April. The Chesapeake Bay waters and ocean temperatures are running cooler than normal after a brutally cold winter. Add to the fact that our last average frost/freeze occurs around mid-April … patience would be wise before planting frost/freeze sensitive plants.