#SpringIntoScience with NOAA
It's officially spring in the Northern Hemisphere and NOAA is here to celebrate! From graphics to educational resources, spring into science with us and check out our content.
Infographic: What's happening in the ocean in springtime?
Changing seasons: Meteorological vs. astronomical spring

Do you know the difference between meteorological and astronomical seasons?
Click to see this graphic for the Southern Hemisphere

What does spring have in store?

Moderate to major spring flooding predicted along upper Mississippi River from Minneapolis to St. Louis.
Based on historical climate data from stations across the United States, these maps show the warmest and coldest temperatures ever recorded at a given location on March 19.
How cold the winter is will determine which plants will thrive in spring in a given location. This set of maps help you see how planting zones may have shifted over the past few decades in response to a warming climate.

At the crack of dawn on February 2, 2023, the nation's most famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow — meaning six more weeks of winter, according to longstanding folklore. But will he be right?
Spring safety

National Weather Service forecasters are the first line of defense in predicting severe weather.

Por favor, ayude al Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS) a difundir estos importantes mensajes de seguridad para ayudar al NWS a construir una Nación Preparada para el Clima.

Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water. Learn how you can protect yourself from these risky currents.