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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: A Month of Ups and Downs

An outdoor "clock face" temperature gauge affixed to the side of a wooden structure, snow in the background, temp is 20 degrees below zero
Will von Dauster [Via Flickr]

In 2021, February in the Northland saw a stretch of about ten days when the temperature never got above zero. In 1996, February 2nd brought us the coldest day in Minnesota history. It was sixty below – a week later it was forty above.

February is a month of ups and downs and this year is no exception.

In addition to the cold winds, Larry Weber talks about the ravens beginning their mating season and the congregation at the suet feeder. Weber also reflects on a January that was poised for a record, but dropped the ball near the end.

Luke Moravec is the host for Northland Morning on The North 103.3. He’s also a local actor, musician and writer. He loves puzzles, riddles and fun mysteries.
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