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<p><a href="http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/science_and_impacts/science/springs-domino-effect.html">Global warming causes early spring, throwing natural and man-made systems &#8220;out of kilter&#8221; | Union of Concerned Scientists</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Grand Forks, North Dakota is averaging -11C, and has not made it above freezing so far this meteorological spring.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KGFK/2013/3/19/MonthlyHistory.html#calendar">History | Weather Underground</a></p></blockquote>
<p>h/t to Andy DC</p>
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