I finally understand how people who get a lot of snow feel about their
ponds disappearing. A web cam installed under the screens would be nice
about now. Though I don't know if there would be enough light?

Yesterday we got an ice storm that coated everything with 1/4-1/2" of ice.
Needless to say, the screens were coated and solid, but I could still see &
hear moving water. Today, snow, at least 3" currently and still falling. I
can neither see or hear the water. The only thing that gives me comfort is
the pond temp has gone up from 37 to 39F, and since the heater is in the
lower pond and the thermometer is in the upper pond, there must be flow
between.

Heater has since been turned off for the first time in a week! Dread my
power bill after this month. ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us