The river sources that came from near Thunderbird territory were beginning to thaw and passes made inaccessible by ice and snow were opening up. Spring was well on it's way. It was time for the patrols to start ranging out farther again. Territory markers would need to be checked and moved or replaced as necessary depending on the changes brought on by the melts.
Balrog had assigned the routes and Stormlight had set off on his way. His assignment brought him toward the outer reaches. So far things had gone as expected - many buried markers that needed clearing, one lost and unaccounted for and a couple that would need repainting or replacement.
At the moment he was in flight to the next section, enjoying the sunlight that was doing it's best to offset the cool crisp wind.