Rhododendrons are budding, hummingbirds are active and currants are in bloom.
The spring equinox marking the official start of spring happens this Friday, March 20. Although judging by the balmy temperatures, early flowers and warm-weather activities seen around the North Shore, spring is already underway here.
Meteorologists are predicting the season will be warmer and drier than usual this year, continuing a trend observed this winter across the Lower Mainland.
Norouz, the celebration of the Persian New Year, which coincides with the beginning of spring, also happens this week, with events taking place across the North Shore.
