A Brief Bow To Winter

With unusually warm temperatures all winter long, plants throughout the Roanoke Valley have been budding and even blooming recently. These bright yellow daffodils couldn’t help but come out and enjoy the bright sun and 65 degree temperatures last Saturday which was followed on Sunday with 6-8 inches of snow and a high of only 38 degrees. The snow was a fleeting surprise, however, as warmer temps immediately returned on Monday with temperatures once again returning to the lower 70’s by Thursday. Will old man winter show up for one more visit before giving way to Spring? If Punxsutawney Phil and our own Happy Chef are on top of their games look for at least one more big snowfall in March!