The extended forecast for my area and most of southern New England calls for temperatures to rise above 32 degrees in March. That means melting snow and thawing ground. I am patiently waiting to take my detector into the woods for the first time in over a month. Thankfully Southern RI has been spared from the worst of this winter's wrath but there is still far too much snow to swing a coil. Last night we got an additional 3 inches of snow but I remain optimistic that I will be able to get out within two-three weeks (at least in southern RI). Hopefully all of you relics hunters, coin shooters... can get out sooner rather than later. Until then, stay warm and stay safe.