Darkness to Take Over the Gem State this Weekend
It is nearly the day that many dread in the fall each year. It has been inevitable, and despite being later this year than most, the time change is still set to happen. It seems like it should have happened already, but this year it isn't taking place until November. Soon, Idaho will be covered in darkness and plans will have to revolve around it as daylight will be less and less each passing day.
Daylight Saving Time in Idaho
Daylight saving time is finally here and will be happening this Sunday, November 3 at 2 AM. Make sure to set your clocks back, or you might be a little early to church on Sunday or to work on Monday. The time change has long been anticipated as it has been seven months since the clocks sprung forward in March. With the time change taking place, expect darkness to sweep over the Gem State and to see little daylight, especially if working a full-time job.
Darkness Taking Over Idaho
The days have already gotten shorter, but with the time change happening, it will likely be dark when many in Idaho go to work, and it will already be dark or getting dark by the time work is over and it is time to drive home. While the time change in the fall is nice because the clocks fall back, the extra darkness can make it tough for many to navigate life. Without seeing the sun as much, it can lead to depression, throw off sleep schedules, and mess with routines. Most people enjoy more daylight than extra darkness, but for the next few months, it will become the new norm. Weekends might be the only time that some see daylight, and it can take a toll.
The best thing to do after the time change is to find the positives in it getting dark earlier. It allows for more time to drive around and see Christmas lights this holiday season, makes for great movie watching, and makes for great naps or going to bed early. Don't let the darkness and time change get you too down, as by the time you get used to it, it'll be time to spring forward again.
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