In like an angry lion

Back in the first week of January the mercury topped out at 70 degrees and now, in early March, we're feeling the coldest air of the winter. Tonight the temperature is forecast to drop near zero in the city and below zero north and west of here. And the wind is the real killer, with gusts to 44 mph making it feel well below zero right now. These are the nights that those of us with shelter and heat are extra thankful.

Mild weather will return this weekend, with highs in the 50s, and spring can't be far off after that. I do, however, remember receiving significant snowfall well into April, so one never knows.