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Title: Snow Mageddon 2?
Post by: Donovan J on January 08, 2020, 08:36:46 pm

This week it has been pretty normal for this time of year. Next week is a different story. Beginning Sunday its going to get much colder with highs only getting into the mid 20s and lows in the teens with snow in the forecast.

Title: Re: Snow Magedon 2?
Post by: Kathyp on January 08, 2020, 08:59:49 pm

Here too.  Snow is a good insulator, but make sure your entrance stays clear.  I usually A-frame a piece of wood in front of the hive to keep the snow off the entrance. 

Title: Re: Snow Magedon 2?
Post by: Donovan J on January 08, 2020, 09:23:26 pm

Quote from: kathyp on January 08, 2020, 08:59:49 pm

Here too.  Snow is a good insulator, but make sure your entrance stays clear.  I usually A-frame a piece of wood in front of the hive to keep the snow off the entrance.

I'll make sure to wipe the snow off the entrances

Title: Re: Snow Maggedon 2?
Post by: Donovan J on January 11, 2020, 12:17:10 am

4-6 inches expected on Sunday with more later in the week. Here we usually dont get much snow if any and this year is shaping to be like a exception.

Title: Re: Snow Mageddon 2?
Post by: Kathyp on January 11, 2020, 02:57:07 pm

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Here we usually dont get much snow if any and this year is shaping to be like a exception.

We don't get a lot.  I am right outside Sandy and on the snow line.  It has been mildish so far this winter, but that has changed in the last two weeks.  Cold, wet, and snow/ice on the way. 

Title: Re: Snow Mageddon 2?
Post by: Donovan J on January 11, 2020, 04:18:23 pm

Quote from: kathyp on January 11, 2020, 02:57:07 pm

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Here we usually dont get much snow if any and this year is shaping to be like a exception.

We don't get a lot.  I am right outside Sandy and on the snow line.  It has been mildish so far this winter, but that has changed in the last two weeks.  Cold, wet, and snow/ice on the way.

Looking at your forecast your weather is going to be very similar to mine. Snow tomorrow night and a bigger snow storm on Wednsday.