After sitting around +1 to +2 for much of yesterday, the temperature has dropped below the freezing mark and is now at -2. According to the forecast, it will continue to drop during the day.
Yesterday morning's new snow has experienced partial melting, a little bit of rainfall, and partial refreezing. Right now, we have a soft crust, which I think can be packed and flattened. I'm going to try some grooming after breakfast and see what the result is.
Noon Update: I've groomed virtually the entire network and the result is better than I expected. Most trails are a flat packed granular surface. There are a few thin icy spots, mainly where the trail is under a dense canopy of conifer trees. One of the worst areas is right next to the parking lot at the 5 Sideroad.
There is one trail section that is blocked by a fallen tree: #1 Mainline right at the north end, just before it reaches Airport Road. I will clear it this afternoon. In the meantime, this can be bypassed by using the northwest portion of #17 Northfield.
1:30 p.m. Update. The tree blocking the Mainline trail has been cleared. All trails are open.
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