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How Weather Impacts First Blooms, Leaves

March 27, 2026

Some parts of the country are seeing earlier than average blooms and leaves on trees, and the weather has a part to play in this. The Southwest and Southeast, in particular, have seen large impacts. Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks down what is the main factor in what makes leaves and blooms earlier than normal and what may make them later.