Currently — March 1st, 2023

February 28, 2023

What you need to know, currently.

Happy Meteorological Spring! March 1 marks the day that meteorologists mark the first day of spring, while regular, astronomical spring (which is what’s marked on your calendar!) is on March 20.

According to Currently’s Chief Meteorologist Megan Montero, meteorologists consider March 1 the first day of spring because that’s usually when weather conditions and temperatures become spring-y. It’s also helpful for record-keeping purposes.

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