"The tourist season was to end in a few days. Now it may be extended as late as Easter weekend, March 29th." 

Surviving a Storm
A late-season snowstorm hit the sanctuaries on March 11th. Estela visited El Rosario on March 16th to see the impact.

• Estela's Post-storm Visit

A single storm in Mexico can affect the number of monarchs that head north to breed. As scientists work to understand factors that impact the population, it's valuable to document weather events like these.

Entering Texas?
We're still waiting for a clear sign that the migration is entering Texas. Because some monarchs overwinter in Texas, new arrivals can be difficult to distinguish. Clues that a butterfly is a migrant from Mexico include:

• directional flight
• faded, tattered wings
  

Compared to previous years, the migration is late. By now monarchs are usually being reported in Austin, about 200 miles north of the border.

All eyes on Texas! We hope to announce the monarchs' arrival next week.