GLOOM (No Doom).  Chilly overcast conditions persist with a spit of snow in the early morning hours and some rain later in the day.  We look to bring some brightness from these April showers in today’s Three Things.

Featured Photo: Brighter Day.  Boats anchor up on Minnesota’s Rainy River for sturgeon fishing under clear skies this past weekend. Simonson Photo.

 

WEATHER (Bismarck Forecast):
Today: Mon 4/29 – Windchill of 18 – Hi 41, Lo 30, Wind N@20, G30.
Tomorrow:  Tue 4/30 – Last Day Drizzle – Hi 40, Lo 30, Wind E@10.

 

SOLUNAR (Bismarck Times):

Sunrise        Sunset
6:32AM       8:50PM

Moonrise      Moonset       Overhead    Underfoot
4:47AM       3:20PM        9:59AM       10:21PM

 

Moon Phase: Waning Crescent (25% Full)

 

EDGE HOUR:   8:00-9:00PM.  Winds subside with sunset during a tough day’s Edge Hour.

DAY RATING:

 

THREE THINGS

FLOWERING.  The Lady Bird Johnson wildflower center has a catalog of over 10,000 species of plants found throughout the U.S.  As spring settles in, expect blooms to begin and favorite flowers to start showing up.

 

GET PLANTING.  The Lewis & Clark Wildlife Club has pollinator planting packets filled with seeds for wildflowers to benefit butterflies and other insect species.  Contact David Dewald at 701-471-1046.

 

BLOGGIN’ IT.  The US Fish & Wildlife Service has a great blog updating readers on important agency news along with other hot topics.  Check it out.

 

Stay Sharp!