The lack of plants and other food sources that haven't fully recovered from the winter has hungry bears out early, and residents and business-owners on edge.
Is it finally time to say goodbye to winter? We don't know for sure, but here's the closest formula you'll find to predicting when spring will, well, spring.
While rain, wind, and warmth have been the story for the winter so far, New England was crushed by four consecutive nor'easters in March just six years ago.
Whether you're looking to conquer the ski slopes or embark on a relaxing horse-drawn sleigh ride, these cozy New England towns have something to offer for everyone this winter.