poem... Forecast: Frost
Each Spring, there is at least one occasion when this rather desolate poem is appropriate. In 2002, an early heat wave in April called forth all the flowers way too soon. Heavy frost is normal here in April, and the flowers were bound to suffer. These heat waves end with the arrival of a cold front. The approaching cold air causes rain, and then the skies clear and the temperature falls drastically.
This year, the flowers were somewhat late, but so is the frosty night that is forecast for tonight. Tomorrow, we'll see what damage was done...it's surprising how well trees and flowers survive these frosts.
poem... Forecast: Frost
Each Spring, there is at least one occasion when this rather desolate poem is appropriate. In 2002, an early heat wave in April called forth all the flowers way too soon. Heavy frost is normal here in April, and the flowers were bound to suffer. These heat waves end with the arrival of a cold front. The approaching cold air causes rain, and then the skies clear and the temperature falls drastically.
This year, the flowers were somewhat late, but so is the frosty night that is forecast for tonight. Tomorrow, we'll see what damage was done...it's surprising how well trees and flowers survive these frosts.