Winter Is Over (?)

We had a record high of 82 today, first time we ever hit 80 in many years. I guess it's safe to say that winter is over, has been in over ten days.  Global warming has existed this year and this winter.  Don't like it this warm this time of year, but beats the alternative and we know that too well the last five winters.  So basically this winter was owed to us.  We didn't get any major snowstorms and blizzards (that might be a first although we had a couple storms that dumped 4 inches of snow) but we did get a few icestorms that iced up the road.  But nothing real major, in fact I don't think I took a snow day at work at all this year.

The big storms and tornadoes have stayed south of here, in Missouri, where a Twister tore through Branson.  I have a Aunt/Uncle that lives in Kimmerling City and despite the power getting knocked out for a couple days, they didn't have any no storm damage.  They were one of the lucky ones.  Seems like St. Louis has been getting hit with more storms the past couple years too.   Wouldn't mind going back there but picking a day or two to avoid the storms has been a challenge.

Nevertheless, the mid 70s and 82 degree days has brought out the Tulips growing and the Daffodils as well. But I'm thinking they're coming up too early,   I'm thinking that we are due for another cold spell that might wipe them out in early April.  Yes, I complain a lot but then again I'm also thankful that we have nice weather and a mild winter as well.

Here's hoping the weather stays nice.