Here's what to know about the first day of spring. In 2026, the March equinox happens on 8:46 a.m. MT/9:46 a.m. CT on Friday, March 20. This marks the astronomical beginning of the spring season in ...

The spring equinox, also called the vernal equinox, marks the official start of spring in the northern hemisphere. It occurs when the sun shines directly on the equator, resulting in nearly equal ...

As flowers bloom all around us and birds chirp in the trees, you might ask: “When does spring start in 2026?” That depends on ...

Warmer weather is straight ahead as each day grows minutes longer. While Old Man Winter certainly has more tricks up his sleeves this month, millions of Americans are already looking ahead to milder ...

We are in for some really great weather this week. Sunny! Highs in the 70s! A light breeze. Almost makes you want to break out the shorts. Definitely makes you forget that, in January, we had to don ...

The first official day of spring is coming soon, marking the 2026 spring equinox in Illinois. Here's the local forecast for the season.