The extended forecast for Vermont appears typical for the next few weeks 
with most 20 (-6c) degree days and sub 20 degree nights. This should 
keep existing clusters tight.
Snow is finally starting to appear but not yet in amounts to provide an 
insulating wind break.
  December hive activity was greater what I would have liked to see yet 
most of my hives still feel reasonably heavy. I started the winter with 
hive weights around 180 pounds.(two deeps, one medium super setup)
There have been reports of some spring bulbs poking through the soil but 
they have been short lived.

I refrain from feeding during the winter hoping to minimize moisture 
introduction  as well as inhibiting any sugar related bee health issues. 
I  don't anticipate  any cleansing flight opportunities for awhile.
The plan is to review hive conditions during mid- to end of February 
(depending on a typical Northern Vermont weather pattern) and if needed 
apply fondant as we approach the spring build up season.

Scott
Northern Vermont






On 1/1/2016 1:24 AM, Juanse Barros wrote:
> Hi everyone
>
> And we fullfilled a new turn around the Sun. Happy northen new year folks.
>
> I am wondering about the effects on your bees because of the recent heat
> waves that affected northen to eastern Europe and the east coast of USA.
> https://storify.com/public/templates/slideshow/index.html?src=//storify.com/takvera/julyinchristmass#1
>
> Are you feeding for a good wintering? Is there any pollen still being
> collected?
>
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