Heather Bricca

Traverse City

Meteorologist at WPBN-TV (Traverse City, MI)

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April 14, 2025 Morning Hotshots

1 month ago | upnorthlive.com | Heather Bricca

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April 9, 2025 Morning Hotshots

1 month ago | upnorthlive.com | Heather Bricca

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Michigan residents can see 7 planets align; optimal viewing February 28 at 6:10 PM

2 months ago | midmichigannow.com | Heather Bricca

The Planetary Parade starts today, but your best chance will be this Friday, February 28 at 6:10 p.m. Eastern Time!Meteorologist Heather Bricca breaks down what you need to know below!Here are the key details:Look up in Michigan's night sky the next few evenings to catch the rare 7 Planet Parade - seeing 7 planets along a line in the sky. The forecast will be tricky for viewing given *cloud cover* in Northern Michigan the next few evenings.
Some rain showers anticipated in northern Michigan this weekend

Dec 14, 2023 | upnorthlive.com | Heather Bricca

The sunshine Thursday was a nice treat but it fades away Friday through the weekend as a frontal boundary approaches which will also bring in some light rain/showers for parts of Northern Michigan with temperatures remaining above normal for mid-December. FRI (DEC 15): Any early day sunshine will give way to increasing clouds Friday as a rather weak cold front approaches the region.
Sunny skies over northern Michigan, some possible showers in eastern UP

Dec 13, 2023 | upnorthlive.com | Heather Bricca

Some sunshine in the cards Thursday for Northern Michigan along with temperatures heading above normal for the next few days. A few showers are expected later Friday into Saturday, generally north of a Petoskey-Rogers City line, but most likely across the Eastern Upper Peninsula. THU (DEC 14): A rare December almost fully sunny day for Northern Michigan Thursday with high pressure over the Ohio River Valley keeping it quiet and pleasant.
Specialty crop farmers in Michigan grabble with rising labor costs

Nov 29, 2023 | upnorthlive.com | Heather Bricca

MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- Cherries, apples and asparagus are a few of the many specialty crops grown here in Michigan. Next year, farmers will be facing another challenge with these crops. As UpNorthLive News meteorologist Heather Bricca explains, it's not just mother nature.
Michigan corn harvest delayed, complications arise during a challenging season

Nov 27, 2023 | wwmt.com | Heather Bricca

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Most of Michigan's corn harvest is usually wrapped up by deer season. But this year, that's not the case. Not even close. Farmers across Michigan have felt the effects of a challenging season this year for many reasons. Corn is usually out of the ground before or around the start of firearm deer season. Winter season: Crystal Mountain ski resort gears up for season despite slow start to snowfall"We kind of blew past deer season.
Michigan corn harvest delayed, complications arise during a challenging season

Nov 27, 2023 | upnorthlive.com | Heather Bricca

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Most of Michigan's corn harvest is usually wrapped up by deer season. But this year, that's not the case. Not even close. Farmers across Michigan have felt the effects of a challenging season this year for many reasons. Corn is usually out of the ground before or around the start of firearm deer season. Winter season: Crystal Mountain ski resort gears up for season despite slow start to snowfall"We kind of blew past deer season.
Northern Lavender turns holiday haven with miles of lights and festive animal helpers

Nov 26, 2023 | upnorthlive.com | Heather Bricca

WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Going to see holiday lights and decorations is a huge part of the holiday season. Meteorologist Heather Bricca went to a local farm that's celebrating the holidays with thousands of lights and animals dressed as Santa’s helpers. Andrea McCaherty, owner of the Northern Lavender Family Lavender Farm, started sketching out her Christmas lights display in August.
Benzie County gears up for Festival of Trees in support of local Habitat for Humanity

Nov 21, 2023 | upnorthlive.com | Heather Bricca

Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts Play/PauseSPACE Increase Volume↑ Decrease Volume↓ Seek Forward→ Seek Backward← Captions On/Offc Fullscreen/Exit Fullscreenf Mute/Unmutem Decrease Caption Size- Increase Caption Size+ or = Seek %0-9 Prune now to prevent deadly oak wilt: A timely tip for northern Michigan's tree owners BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- We're 34 days away from Christmas and there are several ways to support your local...