Punxsutawney Phil's Feb. 2 prediction of an early spring seems to be coming true as green leaves emerge across the United States. However, a major cold snap is forecasted for the last two weeks of March, potentially halting the early growing season in the south. The recent weather patterns have brought tornadoes, record temperatures, and sudden freezes, leading to a 'False Spring' phenomenon that surprised many Americans.
"False Spring" surprises the U.S. with tornadoes, record temps, and sudden freezes in February! 🌪️🌞❄️ How did it impact you? #ClimateChange #UnusualWeather https://t.co/cRiXGJ6TfQ
So Is the Ground Hog right, or was it a false spring? Major cold to strike much of the US plains eastward last 2 weeks of March. Early jump on growing season in the south liable to be beaten back. Snow not done yet for many as pattern finally flips back to further east version… https://t.co/vHJMwhInce
So Is the Ground Hog right, or was it a false spring? Major cold to strike much of the US plains eastward last 2 weeks of March. Early jump on growing season in the south liable to be beaten back. Snow not done yet for many https://t.co/w5nuCK2hwo
March begins uptick in spring tornadoes across U.S. https://t.co/P5QmBYLt1w https://t.co/MY6Qa1slDG
Props to Punxsutawney Phil and his Feb. 2 prediction. The first green leaves of the season are rapidly expanding north as spring awakens in the United States. https://t.co/32YG5UMZNh https://t.co/nEQcZ76ctU