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Hello Winter

Jordan2 — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 15:27:50 GMT

It seems that Winter is not quite ready to leave us yet! I live in NYC and luckily didn't get any snow. The winds though are crazy and it is cold. There were places in the tri-state area that did get snow. I went food shopping and the wind was blowing me forward! I'm not a Yankee fan (Mets fan opening tonight) and opening day does not look promising weather wise.

Re: Hello Winter

Marianne1 — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 15:32:47 GMT

Our winds are extremely high (thunder storms over night, snow showers this morning).

Looking out my kitchen window, I see that my neighbor behind me has lost a section of fencing-- it was a solid fence with latice on top, and the whole section of boards are down or hanging loose like a tooth.

Crazy weather.

Re: Hello Winter

cotton4me — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 23:14:54 GMT

We're having the same weather. I’ve gotten spoiled with the early warm temperatures. It was in the 80’s a couple of days ago and this morning it was in the 20’s with wind chill - gusts up to 60 miles an hour. I guess it’s that time of year – shorts and T-shirts one day and winter coats the next. My body wants to stay in shorts.

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Mz iMac — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 16:00:19 GMT

New Jersey in da house!!!

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Allegheny — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 16:04:22 GMT

Sitting on sofa looking out the windows and yes, there it is, snow on the trees and lawn. Blooms on my magnolia and flowering pear trees froze and its a sad sight.

Oh well...what can one do. At least the sky is blue and the sun is out.

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SharkE — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 16:23:02 GMT

Gonna be high 70's low 80's around here in Amarillo, TX all week !

Yay !!!!!! Now, if those **** winds would take a hike !!!!!!!!

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StylishLady — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 16:32:08 GMT

It was a breezy 58º this morning for church. I almost wore one of my leather pant suits, but decided it is spring. My winter things can wait till December.

Re: Hello Winter

Brooklynny — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 16:52:33 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
It seems that Winter is not quite ready to leave us yet! I live in NYC and luckily didn't get any snow. The winds though are crazy and it is cold. There were places in the tri-state area that did get snow. I went food shopping and the wind was blowing me forward! I'm not a Yankee fan (Mets fan opening tonight) and opening day does not look promising weather wise.

@Jordan2, I'm in NYC, as well. I was planning to do some weeding and pruning in my backyard today. Instead, I'm trying to think of ways to protect some shrubs that already have buds on them. I'm afraid I might lose them over the next 2-3 nights as the temps may fall to freezing or below, and I'd hate to have to wait another year to see any blooms. Simply crazy....80 degrees on Friday, and 34 degrees as I write this at 12:50 pm on Sunday.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 17:23:55 GMT

I'm in Southern NY state and it was in the 20's this AM. I always walk the few blocks to get the Sunday papers, but to my dismay, the sidewalks were a glare of ice, believe me I walked gingerly!! I guess it rained last night before it got snowy and cold. Anyway Spring can't come soon enough !

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Allegheny — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 17:48:23 GMT

Pittsburgh Pirates are playing their opener now. It really looks strange to see all the fans in winter coats and hats. Its 40 degrees.

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Tantallum — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 19:00:20 GMT

I'm in Chicago and it snowed all day yesterday (luckily it didn't stick because the ground is too warm). Personally, I prefer cooler temps (40s-50s). Before too long it will be sweltering and before I go anywhere I will have to factor in how sweaty I'll be when I get there

Re: Hello Winter

chickenbutt — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 19:03:52 GMT

I'm jealous!

We got what I imagine was probably our last bit of winter last Sunday night/Monday. It snowed during the night. It only left some 6+ inches up at my house but it snowed lightly to medium for much of Monday, until about 4pm. The mountains got a very good amount. It was so great! I love love love winter.

Our winter started out nicely in December and I had hopes that it w/b like all the winters we had for decades. Alas, that pretty much went away for the next few months.

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nana59 — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 19:05:22 GMT

Here in RI---was very excited to attend opening day of my granddaughters' softball season! Instead, I'm home watching the snow fall!!

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Chrystaltree2 — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 19:17:03 GMT

Yup, it aint over till it's over...lol I live in the Boston are and we got several inches of snow, it's cold and it was very very windy. And we'll have more snow tomorrow. The snow stopped a couple of hours ago and the sun is trying to come out some snow is meltting.

Re: Hello Winter

Jordan2 — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 19:17:23 GMT

@Brooklynny wrote:
@Jordan2 wrote:
It seems that Winter is not quite ready to leave us yet! I live in NYC and luckily didn't get any snow. The winds though are crazy and it is cold. There were places in the tri-state area that did get snow. I went food shopping and the wind was blowing me forward! I'm not a Yankee fan (Mets fan opening tonight) and opening day does not look promising weather wise.
@Jordan2, I'm in NYC, as well. I was planning to do some weeding and pruning in my backyard today. Instead, I'm trying to think of ways to protect some shrubs that already have buds on them. I'm afraid I might lose them over the next 2-3 nights as the temps may fall to freezing or below, and I'd hate to have to wait another year to see any blooms. Simply crazy....80 degrees on Friday, and 34 degrees as I write this at 12:50 pm on Sunday.

I have seen gardeners already in my neighborhood. My next door neighbor who uses my gardener asked about 2 weeks ago when was he coming. I bet he's glad he hasn't started yet!

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ballyk — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 19:41:17 GMT

We had a foot of snow last week and looks like it's headed that way again this week.

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chessylady — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 20:02:40 GMT

Here in Northern California, the high predicted for today is 76 degrees with it reaching 83 by Wednesday. I just finished a 2 mile walk, admiring all the trees and flowers in bloom. Yet people are still driving to the mountains where there is an abundance of snow for skiing.

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goldensrbest — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 20:07:39 GMT

Here in southern maine,we got a inch or so of snow,wind is blowing 50 miles a hour,not pleasant!!

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Lilysmom — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 20:17:11 GMT

Here in Nova Scotia we have rain today with the possibility of snow overnight. It is going to be cool all week. Ontario and Newfoundland are going through a polar vortex. Gross. Come on Spring!!! LM

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MyShadowLove — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 20:23:00 GMT

Yes, we woke up to a few inches of snow this morning and have been having a few snow squalls today with brisky winds!...What's that saying...

"April snow showers bring May flowers!"...LOL