Abrupt weather swing threatens flower farms ahead of Mother’s Day rush

The first half of April was unusually warm for much of the region, and that, coupled with the quick drop in temperature, could cause some problems - (AP)

An abrupt swing from hot weather to cold across the Northeast is frustrating some flower and fruit farmers who have had to either harvest blooms extra early or fear they could lose some crops altogether.

Frosty nights aren't unusual this time of year. Across the region, the average date of the last frost ranges from mid-April to early June, according to the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University.