Don't let the cold get you down - there's lots to love and learn about spring
Spring snow isn't necessarily a bad thing! Our experts chime in with their favourite spring facts and activities.
Spring is right around the corner, and while you may be daydreaming about warmer weather and short-sleeved shirts, there's a good chance we've got at least a few more weeks of snow accumulation, slippery roads, and chilly temperatures.
Don't be fooled: Spring is a temperamental season.
Spring snow is a near-annual occurrence in Canada -- but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot to love about the season.
Spring skiing, the freshness in the air, and hearing the sounds of streams flowing as they fill with melting snow are just some reasons to get excited about the weeks ahead.
Ok, fine. But when will warmer weather arrive?
"Here's the problem: spring is consistently inconsistent," says Weather Network meteorologist Dr. Doug Gillham.
"It's always a temperature roller coaster as we make the transition from winter to summer."
The better question to ask, then, is when can people expect to see the consistent, warm weather that so many of us associate with spring?
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"Here in Canada, we typically have to wait until the end of spring, or even early summer for that to happen," Doug says.
On the bright side, Canadians are resilient, especially when it comes to weather.
When the weather does start to warm and the snow melts away, here are some early blooms to be on the lookout for:
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