Our sunshine is back too.
I think.
I was just reading up on info found about Colorado growing challenges on the CSU extension page.
It says
"The real killers, however, are the infrequent but rapid changes from warm, balmy weather to cold, subzero temperatures. In 1949, a 90 degree F change was recorded near Fort Collins in less than 24 hours. The change from 50 degrees F to -40 degrees F resulted in the ear-popping fracture of entire trees and virtually wiped out the local sour cherry industry. On October 19, 1969, Denver experienced a temperature drop to -3 degrees F, that was preceded by balmy 85 degree weather. Similar rapid temperature changes occurred on September 17, 1971, and October 28, 1991."
We have gone from single digits last week to a high of maybe 60 by Saturday. So now I know why some plants survive and others do not. It also mentions the drying winds and how cold weather can get trapped by shrubs and other things. Best to just let the wind flow over.
