Despite ongoing snowstorms and Groundhog Day predictions for more winter, spring is approaching, bringing warmer weather to Massachusetts soon after what's turning into a snowy, cold winter. In fact, ...

Meteorological spring began on March 1, while astronomical spring starts on the vernal equinox. The vernal equinox marks the astronomical first day of spring and falls on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Meteorological spring starts on March 1 and is based on annual temperature cycles, while astronomical spring starts on March 20 and is based on the Earth's position relative to the sun. The spring ...