Another unusual "Vortex" thing this year, been so cold that sap is not running. A news report yesterday noted that tap buckets have gotten much less than previous years due to temps not getting above freezing. Two fellows were interviewed that stated that when it doesn't get above freezing until mid day, the sap doesn't have time to run much before sunset and freezing temps return. The report added that Maple Syrup Sunday is the 4th Sunday of March but there won't be as much yield this year. The harvest will have to extend well into April which delays production. The larger sugar houses produce 150-200 gallons of pure maple syrup by this time but most New England producers have been affected by the low temperatures.
