Wednesday Is the First Day of Spring – Brief Rain Then Plenty of Sun

It may be hard to believe, but Spring hasn't quite sprung.

Wednesday marks the vernal equinox in the northern hemisphere and the first day of Spring.

Of course, San Rafael have already logged plenty of spring-like, sunshine-filled days in 2013. The mild winter has resulted in below-normal rainfall and bright bursts of flowers in town — especially the trees with white flowers throughout downtown. Add your photos of flowers around town to the above slideshow. 

But there's a chance of a little rain Wednesday morning, according to AccuWeather.com, and some cloudy days at the end of the month. Check out the complete extended forecast here.

The Farmer's Almanac is predicting generally pleasant, spring weather across California in the coming months, with a chance of showers the first and third weeks of April.

The equinox means more daylight, warmer temperatures and the rebirth of flora and fauna, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. The word equinox is derived from the Latin words meaning “equal night,” according to the almanac. Days and nights are approximately equal, and the sun rises and sets due east and west.

Spring also means Easter (March 31) and Passover (which starts March 25) is right around the corner and vegetable garden-planting time has almost arrived.

Spring will last three months until June 21, and summer will carry on until the autumnal equinox on Sept. 22 at 4:44 p.m, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory.

What spring traditions do you have? What are you most looking forward to doing in San Rafael this spring? Tell us in the comment section below!

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