Many of us beekeepers on Vashon  Island,  WA  (in the Puget Sound, just west
of Seattle)  will be receiving our packages  (= queen + 3 lb. of workers)
this Saturday,  April 7.   Our present weather,  and what is predicted for
the weekend,  is  ~ 45-50 degrees F,  and rainy.


My question,  and one I have received from many beeleepers here this week,
is ...    When should we place our  packages  (that we are getting this Sat.
4/7  from Portland,  via Northern CA)  into hive boxes,   if the weather is
cold and rainy ???????


Hold them in cages for a few days until the temps. rise ?

Any immediate/informed contributions to this inquiry are appreciated !

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Vogt