Allen said
We used to be worried that hives under hard drifts would suffocate, but have
never seen a loss due to hives being covered, even when the snow drifts were
hard enough to walk on and even -- sometimes, jump on -- without breaking
through.
Yes BUT
If freezing rain comes in late winter
hives will suffocate under the ice crust.
I lost one that way last winter.
(Ihad to dig 1 foot down to find the lid)
Probably takes 2-3 days
Dave

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