Wintering Honeybees in West Michigan

Two weeks ago, the temperatures were in the seventies. Today, November 21st, reality settled upon bare branches, harvested fields, roof tops and the top covers of my hives.  Snow.  It came quietly during the early morning hours and we had been expecting it.  So much so, that four nights ago my husband and I wrapped our thirteen hives with tar paper. Their winter screen boards are on, top entrances are accessible and all have ample honey stores. The one task  I would like to accomplish yet is to put up a wind break.

The first snow in West Michigan this season. Hives wrapped with tar paper. Would like to get a windbreak in this yard yet before winter really sets in.