Key Events: Spring marks a sweet spot in Tucson tourism. The snowbirds have flown the coop and the triple-digit temperatures have yet to arrive. Average highs range from the low 80s to the low 90s.

Ferranti said Visit Tucson’s signs are a good way of attracting visitors and snowbirds. “It’s a great place to have really good slow food, high-quality ingredients,” Ferranti said.

Wisconsin snowbirds — locals who escape harsh winters for extended periods in warmer locations — are a well-known flock. There’s even a new novel about them.