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Vancouver's Warm January Sparks Early Blooms
21 Jan
Summary
- Unseasonably mild January weather is causing early blossoms in Metro Vancouver.
- January temperatures in Vancouver are two degrees warmer than the historical average.
- Early blooming followed by cold snaps can be destructive to plant harvests.
An unseasonably mild January in Metro Vancouver has led to an early blooming of flowers, with residents noting blossoms appearing much earlier than usual. This phenomenon is occurring as the region experiences one of its warmest Januaries on record, with temperatures averaging two degrees Celsius higher than the historical norm.
Climate scientists suggest this early spring-like weather could be a direct consequence of global warming. While the mild conditions are pleasant, there's a concern among experts that if this early blooming is followed by a severe cold spell, it could lead to destructive impacts on plants and potentially harm future harvests, as seen in past instances with grape and stone fruit crops.
