It has been two weeks since we have been above freezing temperatures. Temperatures have been ranging from (-4) to (18). If we could tell, I think we have ≈16" of snow. The days with 15-25mph winds have moved everything around where there isn't sufficient vertical blockage.
The stripper headed crops are showing their value with the snow catch. Snow catch is huge.
It's predicted that in about three days we will have temperatures in the 40's and a lot of rain. If that comes about, erosion of unprotected fields will be devastating. Our fields are well protected. The question is, --will our WW seeded into covercrop (a lot of radish plants) allow the water to enter the frozen ground.
Nice shots and impressive frost. Were still running close to 130% of normal for crop year precip at the Pendleton Station. Snow is pretty much gone, expecting some erosion, but it came off pretty slow here.
ReplyDelete--Just one more segment of a very unusual year. We were set up for record erosion (last 30 yrs) with 1"rain predicted and warmer weather. It didn't happen. The most intensely tilled ground has a little erosion with more to follow as the snow drifts melt; but, for the most part everything is good.
ReplyDelete--Our tall stubble has gained us extra water at the expense of our neighbors.
--We are showing no water movement on our property.