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SIGNS OF SUMMER IN CROSSVILLE TENNESSEE

HOW MUCH MORE COLD WEATHER IS THERE???

Believe it or not warmer weather is just around the corner. We have had several days of nice 70 degree weather, but it was inevitable that we get another cold snap before balmy weather sets in for good. Actually here on the mountain we will have 3 cold snaps before spring is officially over! There are three "winters" that we experience during springtime; dogwood winter, blackberry winter, and whippoorwill winter.

DOGWOOD WINTER

Dogwood winter sets in as soon as the Dogwood trees start to bloom out. Every year, no matter if 80 degrees temps are prevailing, as soon as the Dogwood starts to bloom there will be a brief cold snap, then temps warm up again. We are experiencing Dogwood winter now.

BLACKBERRY WINTER

Blackberry winter comes usually around the 1st or 2nd week in May. When the blackberry bushes start to bloom out, here again, we will have another cold snap. Be sure to cover all flowers and plants because sometimes a frost will develop from the cold nighttime temperatures. The cold snap will last a couple of days up to a week and then the temps will start to rise.

WHIPPOORWILL WINTER

Last, but not least is Whippoorwill winter. This is the last cold snap that we will experience before the warm temps are here to stay. This usually comes last of May to the first of June. Not as cold as the other two "winters", but temps do cool off somewhat.

Posted Sunday Apr 13