Global Warming, Spring, and the cruelty of Mother Nature. [View all]

Yup, I was afraid of this!

The most bizarre weather in March I ever remember:

http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/article.html

Which may have been exacerbated by global warming:

http://www.climatecentral.org/news/global-warming-increased-odds-of-march-heatwave-experts-say/

and possibly by solar flares:

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/22mar_saber/

has brought most of my fruit trees into bloom -- apricots are already dropping petals, peaches, almonds, nectarines, Japanese plums in full bloom. Cherries and European plums showing white tips. Pears and apples not there yet.

So, of course, what is it going to do Monday night? Drop into the mid 20's, with windchills in the teens:

"Monday Night: Areas of frost after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 26."
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Pontiac&state=MI&site=DTX&textField1=42.6491&textField2=-83.2872&e=0

Whether it's global warming, solar flares, or just plain bad luck, the outcome is going to be the same for fruit growers in Michigan, crop damage or even crop loss. Mother Nature must hate us.