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According to the Hagers-Town Town and Country Almanack, this is the outlook for March.
On February 2nd, or Candelmas, friend groundhog was coaxed out of his below-ground abode, took one look and, seeing his shadow, scampered back to his digs thus promising us six more weeks of winter. Let’s hope so; we need the snow cover for a depleted water table.
The whole legend is really academic since spring arrives, regardless, with the Vernal Equinox at 10:28 a.m., March 20 when the Sun enters the house of Aries. Daylight hours are then approximately the same length as nighttime.
Weather watch: Look for aboveaverage precipitation during the month as well as above-average temperatures. While the month opens fair and mild 1,2, expect rain or snow showers 3 and 4, and again 7 and 9. Traditional March winds arrive with fair skies and cool temps 10-13, changing to rain and windy conditions 14-17. More winds with cold air 18-21 and the period 22-25
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