Mon 11 August, 06:29AM
More Sunny Fun!
It looks like we are in for more of the same glorious weather and fun spring-like snow conditions. There are a few scattered high clouds around this morning, but it should be a mostly sunny day with light winds. The current temp is minus 1, heading for a top of 4 degrees, and there is no wind at the moment.
The base has had another good solid freeze overnight, but the groomers feel like they will be skiing and riding well from the get-go. South facing and shaded slopes will likely stay very firm for the day, while the sunny aspects should soften nicely as the day warms.
Slap on the screen and have another beaut day on the hill.
Cheers Bill
Mon 11 August, 06:29AM
Backcountry Conditions
There will be a significant slide hazard in the backcountry today. There should be some good spring like turns on the solar aspects as the day warms but beware of south facing and shaded slopes that will stay rock hard and slick for the day. Take care out there.
Village to Skiers xing and through to Whiskey Flat groomed S/C. All Christmas Hill trails groomed S/ C, except Ryans skate only.
Issued: Mon 11 August, 06:17AM
Trail to DP groomed Saturday 9th August. Most of the trail has good cover and is in good condition. There are bare patches on the switch backs, currently avoidable with care. there are bare patches near J B plain, currently avoidable. No more grooming of this trail unless we have more snow. All Christmas Hill groomed trails are in good condition and skiing well. A lot of work was done by the grooming team last night on the wire plain section of trail to help us get through this warmer period. Thanks guys!
There was a track of snow shovelled into the skier tunnel last Saturday for the race. This is short term and reducing, and you need to ski it carefully. MT LOCH. If you are heading out to explore around the Mt Loch area, always left someone know of your plans. Watch for weather changes. Will be pretty firm early. Ski with care.
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Trail to DP and all Christmas Hill trails. Don't forget to pack the picnic . Check out the NEW WIRE PLAIN HUB for a warm up and a hot drink.
Cheers Bev.