It's still cold in Seattle. Mornings this past work week still in the upper 30s(3°C). 2PM maybe 65°F(18°C). Still have to wear a lined raincoat and scarf for the 12 block walk from the parking lot to the office. Plus, umbrella if it's raining.
Last weekend was an exception. Thursday the temps were in the low 70s(20s), Friday a whopping 92°F(33°C)! Saturday/Sunday back to the low 70s, Monday was in low 60s.
That Thursday evening, 5/16, I looked at my CA Gold's leaves, and the emerging leaf that been trying to push out the last 10 months, was about 2" long, still tucked in partially inside the previous leaf's petiole. Friday afternoon, 5/17, the thing had pushed out 10", but was still unfurled. Yesterday 5/23, it was completely out and unfurled, looking very pale, 20" long. Here's what it looks like today:
