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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: Winter Goes Out Swinging

A dimly lit, snow-covered evergreen
Luke Moravec

Multiple wardrobe options seem to be a necessity in March. On any given day we could be waking up to sunny and 50 or snowy and blustery with temps in the single digits. Even though we're a week away from the calendar telling us it's spring, the meteorological sensibilities of the Northland are as unpredictable as ever.

For Larry Weber, the variables in the weather and ever-changing landscapes bring plenty of joy and wonder. Bird counts are underway for some of the early migrants. Fresh snow always means fresh animal tracks - and there are plenty of critters on the move and becoming livelier as the season slowly turns. And even the snow itself is something to watch. Each snow-covered morning could easily lead to a sunny afternoon that clears the sidewalks and roads.

So, winter ends next week... and maybe not just according to the calendar. Warmer temps are currently in the forecast for next week.

You can hear Backyard Almanac every Friday at 8:20am on Northland Morning.

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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