Daily Forecast for Innsbrook West, Snellville, Georgia

Meteorologists welcome spring on March 1, despite astronomical spring coming later

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The daily weather forecast for Innsbrook West, Snellville, Georgia as of 9:59 AM UTC on February 28, 2026 is now available. While meteorologists consider March 1 the start of spring, astronomical spring actually comes later in the month on the spring equinox.

Why it matters

Meteorologists follow a different seasonal calendar than the astronomical one, marking the start of spring on March 1 rather than waiting for the spring equinox. This is because meteorologists base their seasons on annual temperature cycles rather than the position of the Earth relative to the sun.

The details

Meteorologists in the Northern Hemisphere consider March 1 the start of spring, even though astronomical spring doesn't arrive until the spring equinox later in the month. This is because meteorologists base their seasons on annual temperature cycles, with spring defined as the months of March, April, and May. The astronomical seasons, on the other hand, are determined by the Earth's position relative to the sun, with the spring equinox marking the first day of spring.

  • The daily weather forecast is as of 9:59 AM UTC on February 28, 2026.
  • Meteorological spring begins on March 1 each year.
  • Astronomical spring begins on the spring equinox, which occurs later in March.

The players

Caitlin Kaiser

A meteorologist who explains the differences between meteorological and astronomical seasons.

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What they’re saying

“As we flip the calendar to the first of March, meteorologists in the Northern Hemisphere are welcoming spring with open arms.”

— Caitlin Kaiser, Meteorologist (weather.com)

The takeaway

While the astronomical start of spring may be more widely recognized, meteorologists follow a different seasonal calendar that is based on annual temperature cycles rather than the Earth's position relative to the sun. This means that for meteorologists, spring begins on March 1 each year.