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I measured one of my tanks at noon and it was just 1.3%. I've seen low numbers all over the region, even up in Vermont. I have mostly sugar maples too.
Sap was running well for me as well. Based on tank levels I've collected about 4-450 gallons since Saturday.
I have called it. I pulled my taps on buckets yesterday. Decision due to forecasted temps in my area staying above 40 F for the next 5 days, and my non-availability to boil each day, meaning the sap would sit and ferment. Then as I was pulling taps, I saw that the past two days was one of the best runs yet!! Ack! Did I make the right decision?? Then came home today to see the 42 taps still on tubing only producing a total of 4 gal of sap. No regrets.
It wouldn't ferment that much over a few days. The nights might not be freezing but are cool enough to average around 40. It'll darken the syrup but I always preferred darker syrup.
I plan on boiling through the weekend but that's it. Next week looks too warm.