North Idaho's fifth season

The other day a friend that has only recently moved to this wonderful area asked if this was North Idaho's fifth season- the "Mucky Mud" season? After I stopped giggling I told her yes. Here in this area we are "fortunate" to have an extra season that causes people to scratch their heads in bewilderment as what to do and what to wear.
For people that are not aware of this season let me descdcribe it for you.
The Mucky Mud season is the season that falls between the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Sadly it is not a pretty season hence the lack of recognition by many. This season consists of dreary gray skies that drp precipitation in the form of snow, rain or mixture of frozen ball of moisture. The fleeting promise of warm sunny days do not disspell the gooey mess one will find with each step. The large mounds of what was once gleaming white mountains of plowed snow are melting into puddles of dirty water. Rivers flow along the streets attempting to drain into the glogged sewer grates. Yards become a slushy haphazard of quicksand, entrapping the shoes of the pedestrian foolishly attempt the dangerous crossing.
Drivers that had the victorious feeling of traveling across icy, compact snow ridden roads are getting stuck on the slimy mucky mud. Homeowners are now forced to park down the lane to avoid getting stuck in the gooey, flying from your tires, brown sludge.
Put away are the snow boots and out comes the golashes. These arer left out on the porch to dry over night so as not leave the tracks of the criminal that dared entered the house leaving a trail of mud behind.
Oh there are the good parts of the mucky mud season- I am sure there are. The outside temperature are rising, nature made mini-lakes are forming for splashing of little feet causing squeals of delight as they splash each other. The webbing between the toes only causes temporary quacking amongst humans and gives extra traction as one attempts to sludge their way to their destinations.
Yes we have the privlege of having five seasons here in North Idaho: Winter, Mucky Mud, Spring, Summer and Fall. Oh Joy!