The past ten days has seen the arrival of spring. Buds on trees including apple have begun to swell. Some cherries have blossomed. Some evergreens are showing signs of new growth. Migratory birds have returned. Numerous birds of various species can be heard by 4:15a. The average daily mean was low 3.1°C and high 8.5°C. Average temperatures are up approx 1°C since last week. Rains have been seasonally normal this past week, the total for the month so far remains slightly above normal. The local mountains have a snow base of approx 2 metres and top of approx 3 metres at 1000m elevation. People are still skiing. There was a threat of snow at higher elevations in the city the end of last week. Spring is in the air.