Suddenly, the customary pattern of heavy snows in the winter followed by summer monsoons had become unpredictable.

Echinaceas thrive on cold winters followed by warm springs (3-4ft).

Locals referred to the region's weather as eight months of winter followed by four months of hell.

This can all be put down to the combination of a cold winter followed by a warm spring.

Herschel Island's climate is characterized by long, cold winters followed by short, but intense summers.

After the coldest December on record, many people thought we were in for a really hard winter, followed by a late spring - similar to last year.

The southern region has a diversified climate with a short winter and hot summer followed by a monsoonal season.

It produces aromatic white flowers throughout winter followed by black berries.

There will probably be a lull over the winter, followed by a resurgence of activity next spring.