Spring sports in New England always have to deal with unpredictable early-season weather. Preseason practices are often at Mother Nature's mercy, and the hope is always that the snow and cold can hold off just long enough to squeeze in a practice outdoors. In a sport like rowing, lingering cold or deep freezes can deter thaws and derail training, so athletes have to take advantage of any warm weather, however brief.
For Boston College, that meant getting back on the water as soon as possible once the river thawed, despite early March's cold temps. Braving the lion like weather of early March was necessary in anticipation of this weekend's season-opening meet in New Jersey.