WEATHER: The last date on which the blog mentioned the weather was April 2nd when we hoped for a good freeze-up to revive the sap flow. The freeze-up arrived and lasted two days, but to our disappointment the trees just didn’t run much after that. It was a clear sign that the end was near.… Read More
“Hellyeah, we’re due for a gallop”
WEATHER: Since the overnight thaw of March 16/17 the temps have stayed below or just at the freezing point. Several inches of snow fell over the weekend. According to TK the Weatherman who writes the weather blog for Jay Peak, Arctic front #18 will arrive this coming weekend. He has been counting since December 1st,… Read More
Let’s Talk About the Weather 2025-2026
March 1st was the first day of Meteorological Spring, March 3rd was Town Meeting Day in Vermont, and therefore it’s entirely appropriate that this week would deliver the first major thaw and the first sap run of sugar season. We are curious to witness how many days of warm temps it takes to unlock the… Read More
Welcome, Sugar Season 2026
It is Year 47 for the Nebraska Knoll clan. The crew felt excited to get back into the woods two weeks ago for the annual visit to each sugar maple tree in our sugarbush, away from the raucous affairs of men toward the silent province of forests. Scientists have learned so much in recent years… Read More
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