A snow pack of 18 inches is keeping the ground frozen and insulated from any harsh winter conditions.  Thus far, the winter has been good to golf courses in the area as we have not experienced an extended thaw causing any melting conditions.  Free water situations during the winter months are a golf course manager's nightmare.  Ice accumulation on greens can be problematic when the duration of the ice cover persists for more than 60 days. Our hope for each winter is to keep temperatures below freezing with good snow cover.  We will continue to keep our fingers crossed as the winter continues on!