15 Reasons Why Spring is the Worst Season in Michigan

Ah, let's talk about spring in the magnificent mitten state, Michigan! The land of lakes, cherries, and four, or rather five, seasons. Yes, you heard that right, we've got a bonus season called "construction season." But let's save the gripes about that headache for later, shall we?

What's Michigan's Best Season?

Now, if you're wondering which season reigns supreme in Michigan, let me break it down for you. We've got summer bringing the sun and fun, winter serving up snow and cozy vibes, and spring and fall throwing us a mixed bag of weather. But let me tell you, as a self-proclaimed aficionado of all things seasonal, fall takes the pumpkin-spiced cake. With its cozy and sometimes spooky vibes, Fall is hands down the best season that Michigan has to offer.

But hold onto your knit hats, because I'm about to drop a bombshell. Brace yourself, because I'm here to declare, in the most controversial of opinions, that spring is the pits in Michigan.

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I can already hear the gasps of disbelief, but hear me out. Sure, spring flaunts its blossoms and promises of warmer days, but it's not all sunshine and daisies, my friends.

Why Spring is Michigan's Worst Season

I've compiled a bulletproof list of fifteen reasons why spring in Michigan is about as appealing as a soggy sandwich at a picnic. But hey, if you're still not convinced, let's agree to disagree and bond over our love for all things Michigan, even if we're on opposite sides of the seasonal spectrum.

15 Reasons Why Spring Is Genuinely Michigan's Worst Season

What's great about Michigan is that it actually gets to experience all four seasons in the year. But just because we have all four seasons doesn't mean that we have to like them all. Case and point; Spring is the absolute worst season in Michigan. Don't get me wrong, there are definitely some redeeming factors like the fact that plant life starts to bloom again and that we finally start to see warmer weather after a frigid winter. But that doesn't change the fact that spring is the worst season in Michigan, and we have the receipts to prove it. Take a look at the list below for 15 reasons why spring is just the worst.

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