Fri 22 August, 07:00AM
The Fun Continues!
It looks like a day of user-friendly and fun turns on the hill. There is a little fog being blown through the village by a stiff northerly wind and the forecast is calling for showers or snow later on, but there is nothing too threatening on the radar, so I expect it'll stay mostly dry for the day. It's been a mild night; the current temp is 1.7 and we are heading for a top of 3 degrees.
Although the snowpack did not freeze overnight, there is a slight wind glaze on the surface, which will break down very quickly. There should be really good turns on the groomers from the get-go, before all areas soften further for spring-like fun as the day progresses. HV will open at 7.30 for WRX First Tracks this morning.
It looks like another spell of great weather coming up for the weekend... so get up here if you can!
Cheers Bill
Fri 22 August, 07:00AM
Backcountry Conditions
The snowpack did not have a proper freeze overnight but there is a slight wind glaze on the exposed areas. Beware of punchy surface conditions and steep slopes which may still pose a slide hazard. Take care out there.
Village to Wire Plain, Wonderland, Telemark Hill and Rowed's groomed. S / C .
Issued: Fri 22 August, 06:58AM
All groomed trails will be very good skiing. All trails groomed yesterday still in very good condition. Firm to start with. MT. LOCH. If heading out to explore that area, let someone know of your plans. Always keep an eye out for rapid weather changes. Trail to DP groomed Saturday 9th August. Most of the trail still has good cover and is in good condition. There are bare patches on the switch backs, skis off and near J B plain some walking Yesterday I carefully negotiated some grassy patches. This trip is definitely still worth while. No more grooming of this trail unless we have more snow.
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All Christmas Hill trails. Pack the snacks and enjoy. a picnic with a view. Check out the NEW WIRE PLAIN HUB for a warm up and a hot drink.
Cheers Bev.