From a UK point of view this all seems too early to draw any conclusions.
I never count losses until OSR comes into flower (April/May).
Having said that, most colonies seem OK with most very heavy still. We have had quite a hard winter so far - not exceptionally cold, but endless grey skies and temperatures not much above freezing.
Best wishes
Peter
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W
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