Although we’ve only just begun winter and finished up with the first week of the coldest season today it seems a taste of spring is in the air.

Blossom has begun to appear over one or two areas of the country after some late autumn warmth has nature fooling a few areas.

Have you noticed any near you?

Parts of Canterbury have seen blossom over the last week or two and with temperatures near the 20 degree mark perhaps it’s not too surprising.

Buds have also formed on some trees and new growth or spring growth on some flowers and bushes.

The hardest part of winter is yet to hit and it could be a bit of a nasty shock for plant life when the chilly conditions really get going.

-WeatherWatch