Ed, where are you? You can't be far. Our predicted high today in NH is 3 C, but our rain overnight never froze. What are you looking out for as first sign? The tv weatherman reminded us that 2 years and a week ago we had temperatures of 85 F (29 C). That spring resulted in failed maple syrup and apple crops This year, the sap is just beginning to run and the apples are safely asleep.