- Mojave Max, a renowned tortoise weather prognosticator in Nevada, emerged from his burrow on Sunday, May 10, marking the official end of winter.
- His emergence at 2 p.m. local time set a new record for his latest appearance, surpassing his previous late record.
- Max's reappearance traditionally signals the arrival of spring, warmer temperatures, and longer daylight hours in Southern Nevada.
- His delayed emergence this year was attributed to extreme temperature fluctuations, rain, wind, and sharing his burrow with other tortoises.
- Elementary school students participate in an annual contest to predict Max's emergence, with the winner, their class, and teacher receiving various prizes.
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