There is little mystery about snowbirds being obsessed with finding warm temperatures to "camp" in, considering where they are coming from. But an obsession with "warm and sunny" can crowd out what is really important.
For instance, 65 F is about as good as it gets. Not 75 F. When low temperatures are near freezing and highs are in the 60s, there are almost no flying insects. Why doesn't this get more glory? It deserves some.
In fact I would love it if weather channels created some numerical index for flying insects, so their "stay tuned for the upcoming weekend forecast" pitch could actually quote a number.
By the time you get into the 70s, you will notice houseflies coming out of their dormancy. You might even start running into snakes, although that might need warmer ground temperatures. I have seen my first rattlesnake of the season in late February in Yuma.
In the 70s you must start taking precautions when you park your car with a dog inside.
If you are a hiker, 70 degree weather is already warm. You already need a wide-brimmed hat to protect you from the oppressive sun.
In the 70s you will notice more yahoos driving around with their windows rolled down and vile music pouring out.
I just don't get it. Why is it so great to sit in a chair in shorts in 70 degree weather?
Give me a high of 65F and better yet, some cloud cover. Tourists just don't understand how important it is to get a little mercy from oppressive sun, wind, and aridity.
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That is how you get a tan. You can then go back and display it to all those people that were snow bound during the winter. A subtle display of
conspicuous consumption.
I like the 65 highs that have been here these past few days. This mornings low was not all that cold either.