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After Snow, Check Your Beehive Entrance Before You Panic
The first chore after snowfall is observation rather than opening the hive.
Look from outside
Check for snow banks or dead bees fully blocking the entrance without repeatedly disturbing the colony.
Respect ventilation
A hive needs ventilation suited to local conditions. Avoid sealing the entrance so tightly that moisture cannot escape.
Know what not to infer
Little flying activity on a cold day is normal; absence of traffic alone does not establish a dead colony.
Ask locally
A nearby beekeeping association can help with local winter management and hive configuration.
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