What An Early Start To Summer Means For Allergies, Agriculture, Wildlife

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March 22, 2012

Boston broke a weather record Thursday, with temperatures going into the low 80s. (AP)

It’s going to be in the 80’s today around Massachusetts, in March! And it's not just today — according to the Blue Hill Observatory, this winter was the second warmest and second least snowy on record, after 2001-2002.

Our panel of experts talk about how the early start to summer temps affects wildlife, agriculture, allergies and more.

Guests:

Joan Walsh, director of bird monitoring for the Massachusetts Audubon Society
Dr. Andrew MacGinnitie, associate clinical director in the division of immunology at Children's Hospital Boston
Bill Russell, winemaker at Wesport Rivers Vineyard
Frank Carlson, general manager, Carlson Orchards

This segment aired on March 22, 2012.