Winter may be over, but the effects of the frigid temperatures this year are continuing to have an impact on outdoor activities.
Whether your idea of a good time is hitting the golf course or the beach, it seems Old Man Winter isn't quite done yet.
The cold weather has meant later than usual opening dates for most London-area golf courses, and for some, the situation is even worse.
Courses that use a more expensive type of grass called poa are having a tough time since it is very sensitive to both extreme cold and heat.
Damage to some of the greens at Sunningdale Golf & Country Club mean only parts of the course are open, and the London Hunt and Country Club is facing the same issue.
It means more time and expense for repairs and a loss of revenue, and without a slow transition from a cold spring to a hot summer there could be more problems.
Ready for a swim?
If your preferred destination is the beach, be aware that the long, cold winter also means a dip in the Great Lakes is going be very chilly for most of the summer.
There is still ice on the lakes, with a quarter of Lake Huron covered despite the fact that it is the end of April.
The significant ice cover over the winter - and therefore less open water - also means any sun that did shine never made it to the water.
