Meteorological spring runs from March 1- May 31, while astronomical spring starts near the March equinox. Here’s why meteorologists and astronomers define seasons differently.

Friday, March 20, the date of the spring equinox, marks the first day of spring in the United States. The spring equinox ...

Meteorological spring began on March 1, marking the start of a three-month period used by weather forecasters for consistent climate record-keeping.

The start of spring can be defined in two different ways: meteorologically or astronomically. Meteorological spring begins on March 1, while astronomical spring starts around March 20. Tennessee is ...

Spring may be peeking around the corner in Michigan, but if you're hoping to escape winter's chill, you'll still have to wait more than a month for the official start of spring. The spring equinox ...

The spring equinox will happen soon. There are two types of spring - astronomical spring, and meteorological spring. This winter has been cold, but not one of the coldest in Massachusetts history. If ...

March 20 marks the first day of astronomical spring, the spring we recognize most. However, meteorological spring begins March 1. The reason for the different dates has to do with both weather and the ...

After the last couple of weeks, we are looking for any hint, any sign, of hope that winter is behind us and warmer days are ahead. For some, we will get that this weekend when we “spring forward” by ...

New York's spring weather forecast is a mixed bag, with conflicting predictions from the NWS and two almanacs.