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Greater Cincinnati is starting to feel some warmth after subzero temperatures and copious amounts of snow hit the region this winter, but when does spring "officially" start and how long will it be before we see consistently warm weather?
That's the date of the vernal equinox, when both hemispheres of the Earth receive the same amount of daylight, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. It marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, with the days getting longer, and the start of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, with the days getting shorter.
What are the dates for spring 2025?
Spring lasts from March 20 until the summer solstice, which falls on Friday, June 20.
Will spring weather come early in 2025?
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day, predicting six more weeks of winter this year. However, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the groundhog is far from accurate. Phil has a 35% overall accuracy rating over 135 years.
According to NOAA's seasonal temperature outlook, southern and northeastern states will see above-normal temperatures in March, April and May, especially in areas along the east coast.
What is the Old Farmer's Almanac predicting for spring in Ohio?
The Old Farmer's Almanac, which has been around since 1792, is predicting a warm and wet spring for the vast majority of Ohio.
"The U.S. spring outlook predicts warmer-than-normal temperatures for most of the country, with a few exceptions: southern and central California, desert Southwest, southern Florida, and the western Ohio Valley, where it will be near to below normal," the almanac's website says. "While April will likely end up warmer than average across the intermountain west, chilly spells could lead to a late frost in some areas in May."
Per the publication, Ohio's temperatures will start in the normal range for the first weeks of spring, but should heat up after that.
"For May, the entire region will experience above-normal temperatures and rainfall," the Old Farmer's Almanac says. "Much of Kentucky, southern Illinois and Indiana, and neighboring areas will begin April with below-normal temperatures and precipitation, while it will be normal elsewhere."