What's everyone's latest report? There is some serious cold air across the
nation. Alaska's revenge for not accepting their governor (or ridding them
of her) not sure which? ;-)

We had it before Christmas, but we had snow on the ground which insulated
my pond so I had to be careful running the heater or it brought it up and
over 40F, at which time it started melting my snow layer.

Then we warmed up and I mean seriously warm after the holidays. I think one
of the days was 60F, most high 50's with wind! Unfortunately we're now in
an inversion where the temp doesn't change much from day & night. 32F
during the day, 28F at night, the days are grey and dreary. No snow for
insulation. Pond was down to 35F as I haven't had it on since those really
warm days. Turned it on about 8 hours ago and it is up to 36F. Will leave
it on till morning.

Also have heated bird bath, for birds and squirrels since ponds are covered
in winter. Though I finally went out and checked the lily pond. In 2 small
places the screen is touching the water, but I'm sure they're all iced up
now. That pond only has a bubbler and 100 watt heater.

So give your latest cold report and how your ponds are fairing?
~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us