Signs of spring what have you seen? Yes, blizzard is coming, so not spring yet.

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     We are going to have another day of nice weather, and another winter storm is coming tomorrow. .  We could have snow, wind and blizzard like weather. We will have to see what happens.
The temperature today is 64F(17C) windy with few clouds. Winds out of NNW 22MPH   Stay safe.

Australia family and friends March 19, Wed weather for them will be 80F(27C) partly cloudy skies  Stay cool, stay safe. 
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This snowstorm isn’t going to be a sign of Spring.  Here are five signs of spring.  Larry noticed that there are little holes in the ground, so the frost must be out and the nightcrawlers are coming up to the surface.
5 Signs of Spring: Birds, Peepers, Tree Buds, and More  by Catherine Boeckmann
We adore the slow, fat, gentle bumbles. The first bumblebees are the queens who survived the winter months. If you wish to attract bumblebees and butterflies, have available flowers and plants.
Every year, we patiently look for the first signs of spring—birds singing, butterflies migrating, and forsythias budding, Tell us: What are you observing in your neck of the woods?
Even if it’s still winter and the ground is covered in snow, observe closely! There are always subtle signs that spring is on the way. For example:
1. Birds are singing!
Backyard birds are among the best predictors. A weather proverb states, “Bluebirds are a sign of spring; warm weather and gentle south breezes they bring,” and this appears to be true in the northern tier of the United States.
Signs of Autumn: Flying Birds, Falling Leaves, and Fading Sunlight
Bluebirds do not come north until all chance of winter has passed, and they are assured an ample food supply. → Hear the sound of a bluebird.
We started hearing birdsong in mid-February from chickadees, titmice, and red-winged blackbirds. The cardinals sing their “cheer, cheer, cheer” to say we are turning a corner.
Many migrating birds are arriving as many as 2 weeks earlier than decades past (and some never leave!).
As the days gradually become lighter and temperatures lift, the chorus will become louder. In March, a chorus of birdsong fills the air as the migrating birds return. Warblers, sparrows, yellowthroats, and finches are more favorites. You may hear the knock of woodpeckers, too! Even ducks start to return to our lakes.
What bird sounds do you hear?
2. Trees are budding, and the sap is flowing!
Observe the buds on your trees. Some of the first trees to bud are the willows and silver maples, followed in March by the red maples.
Mmm … there’s nothing like the taste of maple syrup, liquid gold! The first to notice seems to be the squirrels, who start poking around the trees, looking for oozing sap.
3. Peepers are peeping
As soon as the ponds and wetlands thaw—as early as mid-March—listen for the spring peppers (Pseudacris crucifer) and the western chorus frog (Pseudacris triseriata). These tiny amphibians sing loudly, creating quite a chorus at dusk!
Like its name, the spring peeper tends to call a high single “peep!” Put all those spring peepers together, and it’s a “peep, peep, peep, peep!” The call of the chorus frog is hard to describe. It sounds a little bit like someone is running their thumb along a comb.
These tiny frogs live beneath logs or underground, are freeze-tolerant, and tend to like moist, wooded areas, ponds, and wetlands.
As they emerge from hibernation and begin to spawn, look for the appearance of small jelly-like egg masses. While it may seem like there is an overabundance of tadpoles, most (up to 90%) do not survive due to predators.
4. Fresh, soft scents
Ever notice that alluring smell of spring? The Earth is awakening, and it smells more, well, earthy. With warmer weather, misty mornings and soft, wet smells fill the air.
5. Butterflies and Bumblebees Return
As warmer weather returns, you may start to see butterflies and bumblebees return. Both are pollination wizards.
To encourage butterflies to live in your garden, include food sources in the form of host plants for caterpillars and nectar plants for butterflies. See our article on plants that attract butterflies to the garden. We adore the slow, fat, gentle bumbles. The first bumblebees are the queens who survived the winter months. If you wish to attract bumblebees and butterflies, have available flowers and plants.
Taken from https://www.almanac.com/5-signs-spring-birds-peepers-and-tree-buds 
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa [email protected]  641-794-3337  cell 641-903-9365  Facebook Becky Kerndt Litterer or Becky’s Greenhouse