Today it was 61 degrees. Last Thursday it was 19 degrees with 6 inches of snow on the ground. Within the next 3 days it is forecasted we will receive 1 to 2 inches of rain, then 6-10 of snow on Thursday, coupled with bitter cold by Friday.
Tomorrow we will scout the greens for any standing water and remove it before the freeze sets in. A phenomenon called Crown Hydration may occur due to rapid freezing over a short period of time. There is potential for turf loss if the water is not removed. Here's a link for more info on Crown Hydration and other "winterkill" that affects turfgrass. http://www.turf.msu.edu/winterkill-of-turfgrass
