Morning forkers,
Yesterday was Candlemas Day, half way between the shortest day and Spring equinox, Mar 21.
Ye Olde weather proverbes....
"If Candlemas Day be fair and bright
Winter will have another fight.
If Candlemas Day brings cloud and rain,
Winter won't come again."
"If Candlemas Day be dry and fair,
The half o the winter's to come and mair;
If Candlemas Day be wet and foul,
The half o the winter's gane at Yule."
Also the day traditionally associated with snowdrops coming into flower.