Spring Weather in Georgia

Weather this time of year is so unpredictable in Georgia. Last Sunday, we had our first snowfall of the year. We ended up with about 4 inches of snow. About 20 miles to the east, Athens had 8 inches. About that far to the west, there was only a dusting. Because it had been so warm, most of the snow melted, so it actually snowed quite a lot to get 4 inches accumulation.

By Monday morning, the wet places were iced, but for the most part the roads were clear. Of course, they cancelled school. If there is even the possibility of an ice patch anywhere in the county, they close the schools. Actually, it probably isn't such a bad idea since most of these bus drivers don't know the first thing about driving on ice. I think it is an interesting fact here in Georgia that there are so many accidents whenever it snows. All the people from up north are saying that the southerners don't know how to drive in snow and that is what causes all the accidents. The truth of the matter is that the only people out driving are northerners. Any true southerner would never leave the house in bad weather. Anyway, I think the real reason they closed the schools was that they had a "snow day" scheduled for next Friday and this way they got to use it.

Now it is Saturday, and the temperature will be in the 70's. The daffodils have been out for a few weeks, the bartlett pear trees popped out enmasse yesterday, as well as a few other early bloomers. Bill is hoping to do some yard work today. First priority is to get the mower fixed, so he can cut the grass. Well, actually, he will cut the weeds. We have Bermuda grass which is the last thing to turn green. I have never been able to figure out why we don't have year-round green grass. I guess it is because the summer gets too hot and most of those kinds of grasses can't survive the heat.

Anyway, spring is definitely coming. March is always interesting - snow, sun, tornadoes, rain, and everything starting to bloom! I do love spring in the south!