Is that for me or the OP?

For me, it starts out unfrozen,,then it’s frozen,,,then lots of snow,,,then wind blows most snow away,,,,back to mostly bare frozen,,,,then it snows again

Mostly pasture/bush

Use coal shale up until it’s starts freezing,,,,then wax dirt

This time of year(late season) mostly use blind sets at bait piles(snareing locations)

The grey conduit pipe is a great(bait/lure holder) for frozen ground foot trapping

No need to dig perfect deep trap beds(pipe dream),,,,bed normally with wax dirt

It was for Vinke but IF a guy knows where to set up BEFORE the snow blows it can be advantageous for anyone. Like mentioned already ...anchor off into wrist sized trees and bushes saves a lot of time. I use a 12-15 ft of chain and heavy drag(JC Conners is the best in my opinion). As far as ground conditions...I set on top and cover with leaves, grasses/weeds, soy bean duff or cut up corn shocks. Yes, I know it sounds like rookie stuff and crude but it is effective and saves the wrist, elbow and shoulder from chopping and banging. Snow cover just makes it better. I am coyote trapping no wolves here so I favor strong #4 Newhouse traps...springs can freeze down and top springs can still operate jaw closure. Trap beds fairly quick because of the"legs" of the double long springs...you might have to chip out a little. I use a natural big backing or I bring one in pre-season and let it sit out there. The critters get use to it. Set trap in front and toss drag into thick cover lure up and go. Try it....bare ground works too looks real crude....my advice make the set and stay away... they'll find it.
Hope it helps someone....

Hard ground trapping is pretty easy in a nutshell.

Get a rotary hammer and a couple 5aH batteries.

Not a hammer drill, a 3-position ROTARY HAMMER.

Get a 2-3" spade bit (Bosch makes excellent bits).

Than, get your war face on and get good and mad. Because it sucks.

Yes this. Last times I had to do it I used my Milwaukee battery hammer drill and masonry bit, whatever size 1” or whatever. Better if you go in ahead of time and punch the holes pre freezing. Take the material home in marked pails and dry it out for winter use/bedding.

Osky

This is the way to go.

And if you’re already outfitted with whatever flavor of batteries and chargers, the bare tool price isn’t horrible.

But it saves a guy a lot of grief and wear and tear when the going gets tough.