Spring like this week. Warm and Sunny.

Just in case you live in a cave, it is warm and sunny outside. Very warm and very sunny. It was 48F in South Lake Tahoe at 7:20 this morning. Yes, Spring has arrived.

Weather should stay about the same through the work week and into the weekend. There continues to be some suggestion that by Monday the Westerlies will undercut the high pressure centered to our west, and begin a period of wet and much cooler weather. I'd say, at this point, it is a roll of the dice what will happen next Monday. We should have a better picture by the end of the work week.

The warmest weather should be Thursday and Friday with good chances of coastal temperatures of 70F, as the storm track is way to our north. Seattle and Vancouver can expect rain while we enjoy the sun. A system may ride over the area and to the south east Friday night, bringing wind and slightly cooler temperatures on Saturday. At this point plan for a sunny, warm and beautiful weekend.

For those with gardens, this is great timing to plant seeds. The ground still has lots of moisture and will warm up quickly this week. I may even try to get some corn in the ground. Not so sure how this will work out, but I love the idea of a fresh ear. Watch your winter greens - they will want to bolt this week. Harvest them before they go to seed.

You may even begin playing with the idea of hardening off your tomato (or other) plants that were started indoors. If this warm weather continues for another week, it could be worth transplanting a few into the garden. It would be taking a chance for sure, but that is why I usually start a few extra plants. If it stays warm long enough for that plant to take root, it could mean an early and large harvest.

Regardless, if you plan to garden this season, get 'er started. This is the best time to get out there and get some seeds and seedlings in the ground. Oh - if you want to try them, this is a good time to start a few Brussels Sprouts. At least that is the case with my back yard.

And if you ski or board - and were not in Tahoe this past Saturday... I'm sorry, but you missed it. A foot plus of fresh. Bluebird and 9F in the parking lot. Mmmmm. Good.