SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Have you heard of the phrase "April showers brings May flowers"? Well, this does have some truth to it, but it is only one piece of the puzzle for the perfect May bloom. I'll explain ...

April is often a wet month in many parts of the U.S., especially in temperate regions. Those frequent spring showers play a key role in awakening the landscape after winter. Rain soaks into the soil, ...

For many of us across the country, April can be undeniably soggy. With the anticipation of warmer days buzzing in the air, it can be disappointing to wake up each morning to a weather forecast that ...