Just a minor question

[krymesolvr93]

I live in New Hampshire, as you can see, and old man winter is creeping up soon. I like to go to park playgrounds & school playgrounds (especially if they have wood chips), so my question is, do woodchips freeze? I don't think they do but I have been wrong before. Thanks in advance. GL & HH!

 

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[CladGrabber]

If theres moisture present and it was very cold I guess it possible?

 

[jarhead0341]

depends on moisture content. if it rained recently or a snow/frost thaw and freezing temps again then yes they will freeze

 

[krymesolvr93]

Alright, that's good to know! Thanks a bunch, guys!!!!

 

[christo000]

Yup got some in a couple of the places i detect on my way into the Woods as said If there is moisture in the air they will freeze like anything else especially in new england good luck neighbor

 

[SusanMN]

Yes they do. They hold a lot of moisture and freeze rock hard. In the spring When I hunt them I will frequently find that the top few inches are thawed, but underneath is woodchip concrete that is absolutely undiggable.

 

[TheRingFinder]

Susan is totally correct - Though I am not sure New Hampshire gets the deep frost as we do in Minnesota...........

 

[krymesolvr93]

Ringfinder, True, Minnesota is different from New Hampshire weather wise. Heck, if had my Garrett Ace 250 during the (so-called) "winter" of 2011-2012, I wouldn't have had to worry about frost, considering it was so warm. But during spring time Susan, that sounds good to me for woodchips.

 

[RotZorn]

If they're moist... or damp... Or god forbid completely water logged...... Yeah I see where you are going with this, could make digging a total pain in the butt?!?!

 

[RobRieman]

Head for the woods! The tree canopy and leaf layer lets me dig all winter in Ohio.

 

[christo000]

Head for the woods! The tree canopy and leaf layer lets me dig all winter in Ohio.

Same here in my área of mass

 

[CincinnatiKid]

I find they do freeze yet digging is much easier than dirt or clay, even deep. Step up your digging tool and you'll be fine. Peace