12/19/14 – Things may be looking up for the next week and beyond. John Dee is reporting a possible 4′ or more of wet heavy snow to fall in our area by Monday the 22nd. Then up to 5+ or more over the next few days in time for the Christmas weekend.

Unfortunately, it’s still supposed to be in the 30’s. After that it’s still a guessing game. We need a lot of repeated or consistent cold temperatures to freeze down those water holes.

We don’t have enough snow to push into them to help the process. Once we start getting measurable snow, we can get back to work prepping the base.

Until then the flags still fly red to yellow.

Trails are now open. All gates are now open. Conditions are being monitored and we are out packing with the Pisten Bulley. The amount of snow on the ground is surprisingly low. We really need more snow to groom. There are many spots with a lot of water that may cause problems for grooming and snowmobiling. We hope that snowmobiles will pack the trail to help it freeze. Rocks and roots are poking out in the swampy areas. Use caution and help us to get the trail packed. We have reports of water in the swamps. USE CAUTION

For more info visit /www.tricountysnowmobileclub.org