What's the scariest part of October's end? Is it the spooky decorations? The creepy costumes? The frightfully carved jack-o-lanterns? Maybe. But this year, Larry Weber is keeping his eyes on something else.
Although there have been some recent rainstorms, the amount of precipitation for the month was, again, below normal. At this point, our annual rainfall totals are more than 2.5 inches under average. This is a trend that seems to be taking on long-term status.
Other than those concerned about the lack of rain, there's a creature who might have cause for fear in the coming weeks. The snowshoe hare will begin to transition from brown fur to white in anticipation of the snowfall. The white coat helps to blend in during the winter months, but without snow the hare might need to be on very careful lookout for predators.
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