DULUTH -The unseasonably warm Northland weather has many asking, is winter really over?  Or are we in for another big snow.

Less than a month ago, snow covered the Twin Ports as outdoor enthusiasts took advantage of another Northland winter.  But now it appears spring is here as rivers rush and waterfalls rage and signs of spring emerge in the Northland.  "It’s getting pretty nice out," said Kathy Bergen, City of Duluth Manager of Parks & Recreation.  "I like the winter but I’m definitely enjoying this," said Mark Bloss of Duluth.

"The weather changed so quickly and the snow melted so rapidly we weren't really expecting it this soon," said Bergen.  Unpaved recreation areas in the City of Duluth are closed to the public including hiking trails, Chester Bowl, the dog park and the disc golf course.  "This is a very unusual spring for us," said Bergen.

"We got robbed approximately a month of winter so the ski season came to an abrupt end," said Marty Heimer, Ski Hut.  Not a welcome sight for this avid alpine and cross country skier.  "It’s pretty much my life in the winter time," said Heimer.

While Spirit Mountain plans to keep the hill open through March 28th, Mont du Lac officially shut down on Friday.  "It’s only March and I wouldn't be surprised if in April we got a big snow," said Heimer.  That could happen; Carol Christensen with the National Weather Service in Duluth says according to the weather maps, winter is not over in the Northland.  Temperatures are expected to drop this weekend and into next week. 

"I’m ready for summer," said Bloss.  And so are his canine companions Casey and Rocky.  "Oh they love it, they love to be outside," said Bloss.  Another balmy March day in the Northland with the Spring Equinox just 4 days away.  "The warmth is always appreciated," said Bergen.