Just before I left work I finished a blog on a storm that will be coming into the Northeast but as I walked home in New York City you would never know the weather would be changing so fast.

Take a look at these pictures I took from my cell phone:

In the picture above, the tables are out and ready for people to sit and order food.

In this next picture, the streets are starting to get filled with tourists as if it's late spring.

I even saw one person on the subway with flip flops ... I had to laugh.

Knowing the weather would be changing quickly and seeing all of the signs of spring , I was left with lots of inspiration on the way home. I walked in the door shortly after 8:30 and hit the running trail. It was amazing to see how many people were out getting a feel of the warm spring we are enjoying in the Northeast.

I think for many here especially in the North it has been quite frustrating this Winter. This is purely an observation... With little snow, only inches in Central Park, many are still asking where is the white stuff. On top of the little snow we were sandbagged with two - three weeks of bitter cold.

My theory is if you're going to get the cold just give us the snow anyways... right?? This winter has left me feeling empty when it comes to my weather satisfaction. What about you?

This is why I am ready for spring. At least in spring it's either warm or mild and cloudy or sunny! All of my thoughts above also may be a Florida bias; I am from the sunshine state after all.

As I wind down myself and this blog and get ready for bed, I have both living room windows open and am still enjoying a nice mild breeze.

Do you feel cheated this Winter? Are you ready for Spring?

Jeff Ranieri - Meteorologist