HOWLIN’.  Winds will roar overnight into the morning as Sunday starts out gusty as all get out. By evening things will settle down, and we’ve got the information you need to stay ahead of what’s coming up out there in our Outdoors Roundup.

Featured Photo:  A rooster makes his way through the snow.  The upland season wraps today, Jan. 5. Simonson Photo.

WEATHER (Bismarck Forecast):
Today:  Sun 1/5 – Windy – Hi 35, Lo 28, Wind NW@25, G40+
Tomorrow:  Mon 1/6 – Breezes Return – Hi 32, Lo 22, Wind NW@15, G30

SOLUNAR (Bismarck Times):

Sunrise        Sunset
8:27AM        5:09PM

Moonrise         Moonset        Overhead       Underfoot
1:44PM           2:58AM           8:48PM            8:26AM
Moon Phase:  Waxing Gibbous (71% Full)

EDGE HOUR:   4:40-5:40PM.  Winds will fade around dusk making the sunset hour your Edge Hour.

DAY RATING:

OUTDOORS ROUNDUP:

GET OUT.  The US FWS reminds everyone that time outdoors is good for not only the psyche, but also the body.  Citing studies on physical wellness and the outdoors, the agency encourages the use of refuges and other federal lands for outdoor recreation.

PACKED.  The eastern side of ND is fairly well covered following last week’s snow storm, while the western half is relatively clear with just a few inches of ground cover.  As we make our way into January, the snow cover map will be one to watch.

SHOE THING.  REI shares its tips for beginners getting started in the winter sport of snowshoeing.  Take advantage of those opportunities as winter settles in and get out where you want to be, no matter how deep the drifts are