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.
About 300 taps
2'x6' air tight arch
Semi complete 12'x24' sugarhouse in Somers, CT
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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.
2017 - 20ish taps on buckets, boiling outside in two baking pans
2018-19 - 70+ taps, 14-buckets, 50+ on tubing, homemade arch from oil tank in my barn
2020 - less taps, short season, but RO kit was fantastic! Gained a maple cat!
2021-24 - expanded into the neighbors yards! 50 taps on buckets and 40 taps on tubing
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.
About 300 taps
2'x6' air tight arch
Semi complete 12'x24' sugarhouse in Somers, CT
My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapturedNature
My eBook: Making Maple Syrup in your Backyard
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