Snow conditions are down right miserable. We have patches of snow and lots of mush. Warmer weather and light rains have managed to destroy what little snow we did have. Sadly, it appears there’s more damp weather in our future. Sorry to sound so forlorn but we call it like we see it. Can’t wait to be able to tell you we have a foot of snow on the ground.

Snow Accumulation: Patchy

Trails are in great shape. Our crews worked hard on them throughout the summer. Lots of the old signs were removed and some new signs put up. REMEMBER there are fewer signs in the woods this winter so when you finally do get a chance to ride, take your time and enjoy the ride. The need for speed may be costly to you and to others. Assume every trail is a winding trail and be ready for the next curve.

A reminder to those who enjoy riding the White Pine Trail, State Park officials have asked snowmobilers to ‘refrain from operating snowmobiles when less than four inches of snow cover the trail.’

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VIA CADILLAC WINTER PROMOTIONS
http://www.cadillacwinterpromotions.org/trailconditions.html

We took a spin last night before dinner on our sleds. We have just been so eager to get some snow we decided to take a short ride. It felt good to be on the sled. Tonight we did it again.

There was snow enough to enjoy getting out. There is not snow enough for trails to be groomed.

We got two inches of new snow overnight. So there’s about 6 inches. Definitely not enough for any grooming of trails. But enough to just get out a bit for fun. Its a very fine sugary snow at this point. Pictures can be seen at my blog from tonights ride. The trail itself was bumpy/rough but we were able to ride along the sides where it was much more smooth going.
http://www.raysretreat.typepad.com/rays_retreat_ramblings/

The forecast is calling for temps in high 30’s next few days. Then some kind of a storm. Not sure if its going to be snow/rain/or mix Sat evening into Sunday. Hoping it’ll be all snow, snow, snow! Its time for the cold fronts to be more powerful.