Can you believe that spring starts on 1 september and ends on november 30...
Interestingly, many other countries use the astronomical calendar for their seasons. Even the USA, which is famously old school with its imperial measurements and Fahrenheit temperatures, starts the seasons on or around the 21st.
Does that mean Aussies and weather bureau are misrepresenting climatic reality?
Oh, and just in case anyone doubts that wintry weather can still strike in September, a strong cold front has moved through Western Australia and South this week, Tasmania and Victoria later today and tomorrow, with the best snowfalls in weeks on the Alps.
Australia's flower festivals mostly take place in the southern spring with the majority happening in September through November. An exception is Caloundra Ginger Flower Festival in sub-tropical Queensland which takes place in January.