> >> But weighing hives is a fools errand.

The original post mentioned using the data to produce forecasts. Actually, I follow weather stats quite closely and I don't think anyone could have predicted that the steady above normal temps here in March would bring out spring blossoms, only to have record breaking cold temps in the first week in April, killing the flowers. 

Weather, bloom periods, nectar flows, colony response, weight gain, etc. is inherently unpredictable. An experienced beekeeper knows what's going on after glancing into a few hives. In any case, I would like to see some concrete evidence that tracking hive weights over time produces anything more than data, of limited interest and even less usefulness. Bring it on.

PLB

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