SUN’S OUT.  A mostly clear day will help get a start on melting the weekend’s dumping of snow.  We look ahead to spring, open water and more in today’s Three Things.

Featured Photo:  The sun sets over a snowy Missouri River valley. Simonson Photo

 

WEATHER (Bismarck Forecast):
Today: Mon 3/11 – Begin Melting – Hi 29, Lo 0, Wind S@10.
Tomorrow:  Tue 3/12 – Above Freezing! Hi 35, Lo 20, Wind S@11.

 

SOLUNAR (Bismarck Times):

Sunrise        Sunset
8:04AM       7:43PM

Moonrise      Moonset       Overhead    Underfoot
10:37AM       Fol. Day       5:44PM        5:21AM

 

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent (23% Full)

 

EDGE HOUR:  5:15-6:15PM.  Moon overhead and moderate conditions will start a good evening bite in today’s Edge Hour.

DAY RATING:

THREE THINGS:

STILL MELTING.  Despite days where the temperature doesn’t make it above freezing, the March sun still has the power to melt snow.  Due to its higher angle in the sky, and more direct radiation as the earth tilts toward its spring position, the sun’s light is stronger and causes melting, even when things don’t hit 32 on the thermometer.

GET SAFE.  A national campaign is encouraging safe boating procedures and that all who operate watercraft take a course to improve their skills on the water.  Learn more from the NDG&F Dept. which offers a boating basics course for all those who are interested.

LAST TIES.  If you’re looking to fill the last month of the snowy season, we’ve got plenty of lure and fly options at our Bench to Bank page.   Flies, jigs, lures and more are all set to help round out your tackle bag and fly box for spring!

Stay Sharp!