Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's officially the first day of spring. The vernal equinox is March 20, which means winter is finally over. Unfortunately, it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Warmer weather is straight ahead as each day grows minutes longer. While Old Man Winter certainly has more tricks up his sleeves ...

Each February, crowds gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania to watch Punxsutawney Phil predict the weather. In 2026, the famous groundhog saw his shadow, which tradition says means six more weeks ...

A barred owl perches as its familiar “who cooks for you?” call echoes through the woods at the start of breeding season. Credit: Courtesy of Bob Duchesne The night was Feb. 21, 2026. The sky was clear ...

Despite lingering winter weather, lengthening days are triggering early signs of spring in nature. Phenology is the science of how natural cycles, like animal breeding and plant growth, respond to ...

Residents of North Carolina are already enjoying the longer days, but the first day of spring is still not here just yet. The first official day of spring for 2026 will help usher in the weekend.