It is clear from temperature gradient maps, the world is already way warmer for the season than it should be. Australia, in its summer, is having phenomenal temperatures especially in the southeastern areas. Denver hit 80F the other day, and in Oklahoma, 99F in a couple of areas. This is bad, really bad for the Big Picture. But... Spring! Early! days without icy streets, relief from temps far below freezing... And then I think of how summer will be here, if in February it is actually not just... Sign in to see full entry.