Reason for The Seasons!

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Across
  1. 3. bright because of the light from the sun
  2. 6. device that protects you against the rain
  3. 7. with clouds
  4. 8. season between spring and autumn
Down
  1. 1. season lasting from November to March
  2. 2. season lasting from March to June
  3. 3. soft, white pieces that fall from the sky
  4. 4. produce flowers
  5. 5. season lasting from September to November
  6. 7. (of birds) make a high short sound