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Allergies getting a head start following warmer than usual winter
Read full article: Allergies getting a head start following warmer than usual winterAs a result, weโve noticed a lot of things blooming sooner than usual in our area. Pollen levels are higher than youโd expect in early March, with maple, juniper and ash being the main culprits. A map from the National Phenology Network shows just how early spring leaves are blooming across our area. For instance, Roanoke has seen 102 nights in which the temperature has stayed above freezing since the beginning of October. Regardless, it may be time (already) to start packing the allergy medicine with you before you head out the door each day.