only someone in you rlocal area could answer truthfully. Here, where we are in the 60's this week, the bees are doing great. No way i would add anything till the end of February...but thats just here. no reason to give them open space unless they are using it. If they are building up, then sure, why wouldn't you. I think its a little early yet IMHO...I could be wrong....well, generally i am wrong..LOLOL