The Oracle has spoken: Spring

It's official. Our Northwest weather expert Cliff Mass has declared the La Nina pattern over, ending two years of abnormally cold, wet, snowy weather. What is the new normal with the weather? Who knows...but The Oracle says it's "highly unlikely" there will be three La Nina winters in a row.

A few days this week have approached 60 degrees and we're starting to un-hunch our shoulders and wipe the rain spots from our glasses. Neighbors are emerging from their houses. The upcoming weekend looks beautiful, although as luck has it, we'll be spending a good part of it sitting in dark places listening to music.

Here's a little gallery of Spring art to celebrate the new season.

Promise of Spring
Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema

Spring
Edouard Manet

Spring Blossom
Sophie Anderson

Spring
Alfonse Mucha

La Primavera
Henry Ryland

Spring
Henrietta Rae

Gather Ye Rosebuds
John Waterhouse

Cloister Lilies
Marie Spartali Stillman

Shepherd Piper
Sophie Anderson

Spring End
Arthur Buckland