March brought a welcome warmup to Central New York, with an average temperature of 39.2°F—5.4°F above normal—signaling a break from the winter’s persistent chill. The month swung from a low of 7°F on March 2 to warm highs of 72°F on the 10th, 16th, and 31st, though a burst of lake‑effect snow on the 17th reminded residents that winter wasn’t quite done. Precipitation totaled 5.96 inches, about a third of which fell on the final day, and March added 7.7 inches of snow, bringing the season’s total to 141.2 inches, well above the typical 124.7 inches for this point in the year. A notable 50 mph wind gust on March 14 added some drama to an otherwise transitional month that ultimately marked the shift from a harsh winter toward a much‑needed warming trend. Records for the month: Record high temperature of 72 degrees on March 11.