Well, Des Moines received the first snowfall of the year -a whopping 0.8". Better late than never, and we can now join the ranks of about 1/3 of the nation covered in snow.
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| Snow Depth Courtesy NWS |
And you know what, I'll take it! Along with that snow comes the bitter arctic chill. Both of these factors are huge inhibitors for most folks going outside, but they are valuable assets in hunting. Take a look at Friday morning's temperatures for example.
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| Friday, January 13th Temperatures |
We are physically 45 to 55 degrees colder than we were just 64 hours ago! That is not only a huge shock to you, but all living creatures in the environment. The regular 2011 hunting season ended for me without a shot being fired or an arrow loosed and I blame the edgy late-season whitetail and abnormally warm weather combination. But that same season stiffling warmth is now gone, and game animals are on a need-to-feed pattern.
Hunting today and Saturday will be good, as will Sunday morning. Sunday afternoon, temperatures warm up and activity levels will go down. Fishing will be above average on Saturday as a weak storm slides in overhead. Please be very cautious on the ice as the forces of strong winds have served to break up a lot of the thin ice on the main lakes. Patience will pay off in a week or so for most ice fishermen. A stronger winter storm will drag down Canadian cold and temperatures will spend several days below freezing, shoring up the hardwater and hopefully making things safe enough for you on the ice.
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Ah, winter. The numbing numbers, bitter wind chill and fresh flakes... the hardy outdoorsmen's paradise! Enjoy and good luck.
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