As per email received from NOAA NIDIS drought . gov on March 19th Drought Category still remains in D1 Moderate, but is expected to lower or be removed in the next 3 months.  A trace of snow fell, and the 4.1 of snow from last week was quick to melt due to rising temps.  9 counties in the state are currently under burn ban.  Significant increase in bird and deer activity.  Peony bulbs are starting to sprout up.  Other areas in the state reported the same, bulbs starting to pop up.  This is even after they were covered with snow from last week.  Mowing has not been needed yet.  There was definitely that spring scent in the air.  Furnace was turned off for brief times on the warm days we had.  Open windows used.  In addition, due to the near 90F temps on Saturday window AC needed on 3rd story.  Overall Mood-Many outside enjoying the warmer weather towards the end of this week.  Looking forward to more decent spring weather.