Here’s a telling gauge of how Massachusetts compares to New Hampshire in terms of seasonal progress. Whereas I traditionally see the first snowdrops in Keene in late March, I spotted Newton’s first snowdrops on March 3rd this year, about three weeks before they’ll bloom in New Hampshire. While Newton and other Boston suburbs have already changed their clocks to Spring Standard Time, Keene and the rest of southwest New Hampshire are still on Snowfall Saving Time.
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Mar 9, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Wow, I haven’t even seen them in Belmont yet! Can’t be far behind!
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Mar 9, 2008 at 6:01 pm
I actually saw snowdrops in Mt Auburn Cemetery (near the tower) in late February (the 23rd), just before the last deluge of snowstorms occurred. Good to know they’ve survived elsewhere. In my backyard in No. Cambridge the daffodils are up a couple inches!
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Mar 10, 2008 at 11:17 am
My sig-other was on the puter the other day talking to someone in Quebec City who spoke of the 7 feet of snow out the front door. I then felt blessed as snow in the Upper Peninsula is slowly melting and the break up of the ice is a wonderful sight. But we are a long way from spring bulbs popping up. I always love stopping by your blog to see what photos have been snapped on your walks. I wish I walked more regularly–hopefully with warmer weather I will.
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Mar 10, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Yes, Leslee & Tim, soon enough the flowers everywhere will be blooming. I suspect the area by the Mt. Auburn tower receives direct sunlight & thus is a bit ahead (climate-wise) of other, shadier spots. The yard where I shot these snowdrops (the same spot where I shot these last November) receives direct sunlight in the morning, so it seems to melt earlier than others.
kimnixon, I’d recommend getting a dog if you want to be forced to walk more regularly, weather be damned. But otherwise, yes, the snow will eventually melt, even if it will take another month or so for spring to “really” arrive. (In New Hampshire, at least, it’s not uncommon for snow to remain on the ground through the end of April.)
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