
April is indicative of vegetation rapidly greening up, accumulating growing degree-days, and those infamous April showers.

April is indicative of vegetation rapidly greening up, accumulating growing degree-days, and those infamous April showers.

As March wraps up, both temperature and precipitation appear to be near normal for the month. This is hard to imagine given the variability experienced throughout the month!

Dr. Beth Hall became the new Indiana State Climatologist on 1 March 2019.

Last week, spring-like temperatures teased most of the Hoosier State with temperatures 5°F-8°F above normal (see Figure). While this encouraged more folks to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather, the week ended with a return to colder, windier conditions.
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