March 1st marks the beginning of meteorological spring, but the weather in Poland remains inconsistent. Following an exceptionally warm end to February, when temperatures reached 20 degrees Celsius in Darłowo, the Doreena front is approaching the country. It will bring rainfall, dense cloud cover in most cities, and local returns of winter conditions, significantly hindering field work and raising concerns among farmers about the state of spring crops.
Start of meteorological spring
March 1st officially begins a new cycle in weather statistics, ending the period of meteorological winter.
Doreena Front over Poland
A new pressure system brings a weather breakdown, cooling, and rainfall to the western and central parts of the country.
Extreme warmth in February
20 degrees Celsius was recorded in Darłowo, which became an impulse for mass walks along the Baltic Sea.
Problems in agriculture
Excess water in fields after the thaw hinders machinery access and threatens spring crop cultivation.
The first day of March marks the official start of meteorological spring, which this year coincides with dramatic atmospheric changes after a series of exceptionally warm days. The end of February surprised residents of Poland with almost summer-like temperatures, which reached 20 degrees Celsius in Darłowo. Such high temperatures prompted crowds of Poles to engage in outdoor activities, as noted in Poznański Park and on the Baltic beaches in Ustka. However, the latest meteorological reports indicate the end of this idyllic weather and the arrival of the Doreena front, which will bring significant cooling and systematic precipitation to the country. Since Sunday morning, a dense layer of clouds has dominated most major cities, such as Warsaw, Kraków, Białystok, and Toruń. Continuous rainfall has been recorded in Sopot and Wrocław, which is expected to move inland. The situation is particularly difficult in agriculture, where sudden thaw and heavy rainfall have led to water stagnation in fields. Experts from the agricultural sector warn that excess moisture could prevent the timely sowing of spring crops and damage winter crops, which in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship are still struggling with locally occurring snow and frost. Meteorological seasons, unlike astronomical ones, have fixed dates, which facilitates climatologists in comparing statistical data from different years. Meteorological spring always begins on March 1 and ends on May 31.Forecasts for the coming days indicate that a large temperature amplitude between day and night will persist, which is a typical phenomenon for the transitional period. Furthermore, the topic of the switch to daylight saving time is resurfacing in public discourse, which in 2026 will occur according to schedule on the last Sunday of March, i.e., the 29th day of that month. Although foreign media speculate about the possibility of completely abolishing clock changes in the European Union, for now the process is proceeding according to the existing schedule. „At last I see a smile on the face, the sun gives us new energy after a long winter.” — Resident of Ustka
Perspektywy mediów: Liberal media emphasize the joyful atmosphere and breath of spring, highlighting the benefits for well-being and the activity of Poles in parks. Conservative and industry media focus on the threats to agriculture and the dangers resulting from the return of the winter front.