Wait, snow in Arizona?! Isn't that unusual?

Actually, not at all! In this episode of Notes from the Field, Jessie explores the snowy landscape of Prescott and talks about our bimodal precipitation pattern and the importance of snowpack in Arizona - that's what makes water available for plants and wildlife in the spring!

Speaking of wildlife, where is everybody? Animals in winter have three options: they can leave, they can stay and remain active, or they can take some flavor of a nap (hibernation, brumation, or torpor). Learn all about it in today's episode. Plus, see a lot of nosy ducks.

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