Weather patterns can greatly influence the timing of natural events such as flowering or animal migrations. For example, warmer temperatures can cause plants to bloom earlier than usual, while prolonged periods of cold weather can delay flowering. Similarly, animals may migrate earlier or later depending on factors like temperature, precipitation, and food availability. Changes in weather patterns, such as an increase in extreme weather events due to climate change, can disrupt the timing of these natural events and have cascading effects on ecosystems.