There are several sure indications that another cold winter is coming to a close and spring is on the way. Weeks before the spring equinox arrives on March 20, the air starts getting warmer, days become longer and there are new signs of life in plants and animals.

Clocks are skipping an hour in early March for the beginning of daylight saving time, possibly marking one of the last times clocks spring forward in the U.S. Daylight saving begins at 2 a.m. on March 9,

Daylight saving time is almost here. And while it means longer days, it also means less sleep. Here's what to know.