03/24/2021
Saw this last night and it's a good way to understand why the sap runs from the trees and how. Also, why Sugar Makers look at this week's weather and feel a heavy weight looming - without freezing temps at night, the sap will stop flowing and the trees will start to bud, signaling an end to Maple Sugaring season. Most producers are at just above half of their normal yearly crop currently. The weather has not been good for us this year. Too cold for too long, not enough snow to insulate the trees when we get this warm weather and it has been windy which took heat away from the trees on days when temps were warm enough to run early on in March.
If you love Maple Syrup - enjoy these warm temps but say a prayer that we get some freezing temps at night to recharge the trees and keep sap flowing. :)