Winter weather words

As of Friday morning, the winter of 2011-2012 has been a non event from a winter weather standpoint. I've never lived in the area of Washington DC, or coastal Virginia or North Carolina, but I am guessing our winter this year is similar to a normal winter there. In other words, we're seeing a nice warm winter for Rhode Island residents and for our golf course's turfgrass!

Most years, we enjoy (and promote) a thick blanket of snow during January and February. Snow cover protects turf from extreme cold and winter winds that can dry out and cause springtime havoc for golf playing surfaces. This year it has not been cold enough for desiccating winds to do any damage. Our long range forecast tells us next week will continue with above average temperatures with colder, more typical winter weather returning during early February. Even if we get a three to five week winter beginning on February 2nd or 3rd, its short duration tells us our spring turf conditions should be better than after most New England winters.

Now there is some good news to start 2012 with!

We hope to see everyone very soon!!!