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Backyard Almanac
Backyard Almanac: Nature’s Weekly Rhythms with Larry WeberEvery Friday morning at 8:20am, Backyard Almanac brings you the latest observations on the changing seasons, wildlife activity, and natural phenomena of Northern Minnesota. Hosted by Luke Moravec and featuring naturalist Larry Weber, this segment explores the rhythms of nature—from migrating birds to blooming wildflowers, shifting weather patterns to the quiet transformations happening all around us.Backyard Almanac – Fridays at 8:20am – Only on The North 103.3FM.

Backyard Almanac: Nearing Record Snows, but Daylight Is Increasing

David A. Mitchell [via Flickr]

The average February snowfall total in the Northland is 6 inches.  Now just halfway through February 2019 we have already seen over 28 inches of snow accumulation.  

The record for February in the Northland is 35 inches, so with a little more snow in the next two weeks there is a chance we could break the record -- unless February reverts to type.

Yet glimpses of seasonal change are around us, says Larry Weber.  White-breasted nuthatches are calling - always a sign of longer days - and hairy woodpeckers are initiating their annual mating behaviors.  Now we are experiencing over 10 hours of daylight; many more hints of seasonal changes will soon appear. 

Chris Harwood is the former Production Director/Program Director of The North 103.3, and the host of Soul Village. He is also a musician, a music historian, an audio engineer, and an avid record collector.
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