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Spring officially rolled in at 10:32 am this morning. Did you feel it? Probably not as much as daylight saving time adjustments. And it was certainly a spring-like day for the most part with highs reaching 70 degrees for the first time this year! But alas, clouds and showers are back in the picture for a day or two then back to sunshine and warmer conditions. Typical weather for spring, a roller coaster ride for sure. The month so far is running much drier than normal and still warmer than average too. What else is new?

Before the Ides of March fall upon us, let's review some rainfall reports from your friends and neighbors around the region for February. Gary Collins, Brush Prairie, 4.12 inches; Murphy Dennis, near Clark County Rifles, 4.73 inches; Claudia Chiasson, Carson, 6.04 inches; Tyler Mode, Minnehaha, 3.29 inches; Judy Darke, Felida, 4.61 inches; Larry Lebsack, NE Hazel Dell, 4.34 inches; Irv St. Germain, SW Prune Hill, 4.41 inches; Bud Maddux, Home Valley,5.75 inches; Bob Starr, Cougar, 11.24 inches; Robin Ruzek, Lakeshore, 4.27 inches; Dan Hein, Camas,4.50 inches; Phil Delany, above Dole Valley, 5.80 inches; Chuck Houghten, Hockinson  Heights, 4.37 inches;  Phil Harris, Washougal, 3.67 inches; Bill Sobolewski, Livingston Mountain, 4.50 inches; 4.27 inches;  Nancy Ellifrit, Mt. Vista, 5.62  inches; Barry Fizthum, Amboy, 3.89 inches; and Ellen Smart, Ridgefield, 4.80 inches.

This is a photo submitted by Murphy Dennis on Rawson Road near Clark County Rifles. Snow fell in many areas of Clark County earlier in the week, not much 1/2 to 3/4 inch generally. Enough to remind you winter is still with us. Although things have warmed up a bit, it has been rather stormy especially along the coast with strong winds in excess of 50 mph and high surf with ocean swells of 22 feet pounding the coastline. We also had hail, thunder, and rainbows. The perfect combination as we transition from winter to spring.

Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour when you go to bed Saturday night. You'll  lose an hour of sleep but enjoy extra daylight into the evening hours.

The gnomes below will enjoy an extra hour of daylight too, no worry about the snow. Thanks Murphy for sharing your photos!

Well, March certainly strolled in like a lamb for sure despite some high clouds but temperatures still surpassed the 60 degree mark locally. And Tuesday finally saw some drips here and there with the greatest amounts to the north of Clark County. With El Nino contiuning the weather pattern will remain rather benign. I still see cars driving around town with studded snow tires, heavens you certainly will not need those. Even trips to the mountains probably can be made without them if you plan your outings. Snowstorms have been few and far between. I am still collecting rainfall amounts from last month from local weather observers so I will share those soon. Vancouveer went back to the negative category once again in the rainfall department for February. Temperatures continued much above normal. Looks like we really dodged the bullet for the severe winter weather this season. Now it is on to spring and thoughts of lazy days in the shade smelling the delicious scents of the backyard BBQ.