Winter’s Grip

We are still in Winter’s grip. Overnight lows have been below 0 every day this week.  December was mild. The first half of January was mild, but then a polar vortex moved in plunging temperatures below 0 with -20s wind chill.  When polar vortex abated snow storms followed.  February was snow storm after snow storm.  There is 2’ to 3’ of snow in the woods.  It will be hard walking.

Bu we are expecting a change in the weather pattern.  The forecast has upper 30s for next week.  We plan to tap on Saturday, March 9.  Its time. The weather will break.  We want to be ready.  However, there is 3’ to 4’ of frost in the ground so it may take time for the tress to wake up.