Spring is a glorious season—but in New England, there’s a long stretch between snowstorms and budding branches. This period is chilly, soggy, and devoid of color.
The region is famous for its “False Springs,” when residents celebrate a multi-day heat wave, only to watch the temperature drop and flurries fill the air. Folks tend to get moody this time of year, but there are practical concerns as well: Melting snows can trigger floods, and potholes will wreak havoc on Northeastern axles.
Notes and Miscellanea
- In Vermont, locals literally call this period “mud season,” because the ground becomes so swampy. The half-joke is that the Green Mountain State effectively has five official seasons.
- A popular meme claims that New England actually has 12 season, including “Hell’s Front Porch” and “Spring of Deception.”
- You were 37 when you wore rain boots for the first time. You had always associated this rubberized footwear with children on wet playgrounds and had long dismissed it. After one try, you were sold.
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