I doubt that the beekeeper is heading north in February with nucs.  We've
still got one last big hurrah left from winter -- in these parts, Feb is
often the coldest month.

On the other hand, last week was unusually warm in MT, the Interstate from
the Dakotas to CA was clear and dry.  Also heard lots of beekeepers at the
national meetings talking about fire ant and other issues, both at the
southern passages into CA and some complaints about hang-ups going through
Utah.

Not a lot of ways over the Rockies -- so if the northern route was open and
balmy, why go south?  I'm assuming this beekeeper was either heading to the
almonds OR hauling  empty equipment back to home base in anticipation of
spring -- no one said that they saw bees in the boxes.  WIth big losses
this year in CA, I'll bet more than a few beekeepers will be preparing to
set up packages in the spring.

Jerry

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