Quote Originally Posted by emu steve View Post
One thing which folks get confused on is meteorological winter and the seasons defined by the solstices.

Seasons change [[meteorologically) Dec 1, Mar 1, June 1 and Sept 1.

Temps are warmer, and days longer [[obviously) much longer on March 1 than December 1.

From Dec 1 through Dec 20 days are getting shorter and colder. From March 1 through March 20, days are getting longer and warmer.

I'd have to check the meteorological data for Detroit, but in some areas the average temps are starting to rise by Valentine's Day. It is still winter but spring is around the corner...
Since you felt the need to quote me, when was temperature ever mentioned ? Some of us don't mind the Winter temps, but dislike the lack of daylight. That problem doesn't go away by heading South. When we need a 5th grade science lecture, we'll let you know !