Gord Hannah (1:17/23.1) wrote to Steven Horn at 07:49 on 31 Dec 2005:

 GH> I am also concerned about the lack of snow, as I have friends and
 GH> family that are in farming, no snow no moisture for the soil, so
 GH> grain crops could suffer to a great degree.  Will also affect
 GH> cattle farming as the grasses will not be as plentiful as they
 GH> would be under "normal" conditions.

Hopefully it is still a bit early to think about the effect of the missing
snow cover on spring vegetation.  Howeverm this is the time of year we get
our cold temps and if this doesn't show up what does this mean?
 
Take care,

Steven Horn (steven.horn{at}gmail.com)
Moderator, ALASKA_CHAT 
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