Snow mold generally occurs when it snows early in the season and the grass is covered before the ground is frozen. New grass is more susceptible, and late season fertilizer applications (November)on new grass also make you more susceptible to snow mold. This year we have had a lot of snow but it was later in the season when the ground was frozen (well it was in CT). Theres's nothing you can do now, so don't worry about it, wait till spring, then you can worry.

Thank you for the summary post. This is a one month time lapse. Very cool. As I recall you were a little frightened about slow green up and snow mold a month ago. Now you have a photo record of your situation. Notice that some of the trees leafed out five days ago. Also note that your grass was greening way ahead of the trees. Next year you don't need to worry about the grass unless the trees leaf out and your grass does not. Personally I think you did not need the first two applications of fertilizer. Chemical fertilizers need roots to be effective. Have you mowed yet? You left out the snow pictures. That's fine. Just for completeness if you want to use organic fertilizer next year, you can apply it the day of the snow melt, or April 1st, which ever comes first. And I'm sure you will remember April 1st, heh, heh.

Then jaryvinem, I'd give it a go. Eastern U.P. you have those two little small ponds to the north and the south of you to keep things cooler. And plus, because come fall fer cry eye, ya got other things to think about up there like deer camp! - not grass, LOL! Seriously, this is why putting your location into your profile and stating the location in the post is all so important. Not everyone lives in the standard recommendation for grass. Best of luck to you! -Gary

Ewww on the dog! LOL One time I was picking up poop and I thought one was full of worms but it turned out the dumb dog got ahold of the elastic net from a roast and ate it, then pooped it out. :S I know you so wanted to hear that story, LOL. I have no idea how snow mold affects perennials but my parents get it on their lawn really badly some years and the grass takes a lot longer to grow in in those patches. Not to scare everyone...