6 Sad Truths About Spring In New Hampshire

Daylight Saving Time is here, and the brighter evenings are giving us hope that spring will, in fact, get here eventually. While the season technically starts on March 20, don't get too excited – all seasoned New Hampshirites know that spring in New Hampshire doesn't quite mean what it does elsewhere in the country. If you're new to the Granite State, or have just forced yourself to forget what spring is really like, here are some sad truths for you.

1. The snow's not going to stop anytime soon.

Believe it or not, this picture was taken in April. Though it's unusual, it's not unheard of for Northern New Hampshire to see snow showers in June. So,maybe don't rush to take off those snow tires.

2. There's a reason we call it mud season

3. Don't get too comfortable when it warms up

Spring temperatures are notoriously fickle in New Hampshire, so a heat spell certainly doesn't mean we're out of the woods with winter.

4. It's not hiking season just yet.

The mud and snow melt makes trails prone to erosion and damage, so you'll find many of them closed. Even the ones that are open aren't too appealing when they're covered in sludge.

5. We'll be waiting a while longer for lush lawns and beautiful blooms.

You probably won't see much to celebrate coming out of the ground until at least mid-April, unless your lawn is especially cooperative.

6. The bugs come back

Even before things are really blooming, you'll find all our least favorite creepy-crawlies out in full force. Watch out for ticks!

All that said, we can't lie – we love spring. Despite our tongue-in-cheek grumbling, the longer days, the return of the sunshine, and the gradual growth of flowers and foliage put the biggest smiles on our faces. Hang in there New Hampshirites - we'll get there sooner or later!

If you want to get excited for the eventual departure of the snow and return of flowers, start planning your trips to these gorgeous gardens.