I understand the difference between weather and climate. But if one of the characteristics of this period of climate change we’re in is erratic weather, I think this past winter qualifies.
Our first spring came the first week of January. After winter-like weather (at least by Austin standards) in December, 5 of the first 6 days of January had highs of 50 F or above.
Only 4 days in February got above freezing. March 6 to 9 was close to the coldest 4-day stretch of the winter, with lows of -6, 1, 1, and -2. Four days later: Spring #2 with a 4-day stretch in the 50s and 60s.
Following another week of cold weather with lows getting down to 3 on the 21st, Spring #3 with a lot of 50s and 60s the end of March and the beginning of April. Since April 5, it’s been mostly in the 30s for highs, leading up to our big Nor’easter April 15-16.
But it hit 60 Thursday and Friday and the forecast is 60s and maybe even 70s for the next week.
It’s officially spring.
Actually, your first 6 days of January sound like Austin’s typical winter weather. But I’m glad spring is settling in for you at last.