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Title: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: backyard warrior on February 07, 2011, 06:34:00 PM
From what they are saying us northerners and our bees are going to get a break and things are going to start warming up and soon the girls will be out flying and getting ready for spring.
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: AllenF on February 07, 2011, 07:02:36 PM
For how long?
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: backyard warrior on February 07, 2011, 08:21:50 PM
who knows but they are saying the harsh cold is coming to an end  :lol:  Well see
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: Countryboy on February 07, 2011, 10:30:28 PM
The extended forecast for here says highs from 47 to 55 every day from 2/15-2/21...and 28 for the lowest low.  Pennsylvania's forecast will probably look something similar.
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: WPG on February 07, 2011, 10:47:05 PM
-1 tonight
10 for high tomorrow
+1 next two nights
high 30's for high's this weekend 
then backs off again    :?


I'm ready for some heat!
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: Finski on February 08, 2011, 01:34:46 AM
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Far north?  Here snow will be melted away about 15.4. Up till that bees stay in their hives.
2 months any more.

After a month cleansing flights will happen: Bright sun, no wind and +5C. Snow will be perhaps 80Cm
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: greenbtree on February 08, 2011, 02:40:31 AM
Another beek from Iowa.  Forecast below zero next three nights in a row.  Then back to 20s.  No 45 to 55 in our forecast. :'(

JC
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: WPG on February 08, 2011, 04:02:55 AM
Greenb,

Always seemed to be major climate change whenever I crossed I-80 going north.

Green grass starting south, snow still north.

Brrr....
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: Finski on February 08, 2011, 05:17:37 AM
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In Yakutsk Siberia now -49C / -56F

http://ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/maailman-ennusteet (http://ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/maailman-ennusteet) World forecast
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: wouldliketobee on February 08, 2011, 11:22:10 AM
I hear you WPG I'm ready for some heat, I'll be glad to see things start to green up , I don't even mind the few weeks of mud as long as I don't get stuck in it. Saw 40ish temps forecast for our area Friday -Monday.
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: T Beek on February 08, 2011, 01:13:25 PM
Had 14 below zero this am.  Below zero for next three nights with possibly 40s' by weekend. 

Had bees flying and pooping the other day day though when it was 35 above zero and sunny, got one caught in my collar, but she was too kind (or too cold) to sting :).

thomas
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: Finski on February 08, 2011, 03:06:23 PM
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Temperatures varies but I look calendar. It is not temperature issue when the spring comes.
It comes like it uses to be
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: Dr. B in Wisconsin on February 08, 2011, 09:14:46 PM
Starting to get more light in the morning when I go to work, below zero with wind next couple of days then maybe 40 F for one day, it will be nice to put the coat away for a day.
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: bee-nuts on February 09, 2011, 04:58:43 AM
DR. B and T BEEK

I dont know about you boys but I cant wait for it to finally warm up enough for my girls to get some real cleansing flight opportunities.  I know they have been able to get a bit here and there but a few hours in the upper thirties and sunny will allow them to actually break cluster a bit and all take a good over due crap.  I hate it when they have to go so long without decent cleansing flight days.  I think its been well over two months since they have had a decent day.

Best day in my forecast is Sunday at 38 and sunny.  I hope it gets a few degrees warmer.  Highs look to stay in the thirties for a few days at least though finally, woo hoo!!  I well have to make a visit to the yards.  Only a nut case would be exited to see bees poop eh!
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: T Beek on February 09, 2011, 12:32:02 PM
Correction "please" bee-nuts:  Only a "Beek" would be excited to see bees pooping, not so sure about the nut-cases as I tend to put them in another catagory :-D :-D  I've already had lots of yellow snow this past saturday and expect more by weekend.

thomas
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: Finski on February 09, 2011, 01:28:50 PM
Quote from: T Beek on February 09, 2011, 12:32:02 PM
  Only a "Beek" would be excited to see bees pooping,

Heh heh. My neighbours are too exited but agressively :)
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: bee-nuts on February 09, 2011, 02:55:17 PM
T-Beek.  Speak for your self my friend.  I am clearly a nut case.  "bee-nuts" should be the first clue. :shock:
Title: Re: The bees finally going to get a break up north :)
Post by: T Beek on February 09, 2011, 03:33:01 PM
Point made :)

thomas