Happy Spring Equinox!

Happy Spring Equinox from Columbia Weather Systems! We're looking forward to longer days, warmer weather, and an abundance of flower buds on the trees here in Oregon. What is your favorite spring flower? 🌹 Photo credit goes to our resident photographer, CWS President Nader Khoury. See more of his nature photography on flickr. 


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