The temperature has dropped to -9 this morning, and that will make for better conditions for grooming and skiing. I will be out at first light to begin grooming. Hopefully, the south and central trails will be done by 9:30 a.m. This will be roller and snow comb only; no track set yet.
The snow was transformed by yesterday's above-freezing temperature, so it is slightly firm and crusty right now. But once it has been packed by the groomer, it should be quite manageable.
9:30 a.m. Update: All southern trails are groomed. About half the central trails and half the northern trails have also been done. We have 3 trail sections blocked by fallen trees: trail #1a, Mainline at the north end, just west of the intersection with North Plateau (this can be bypassed by taking Plateau Extension), and Hockleycrest right at the north end just before it joins Mainline. These should be cleared this afternoon.
3 p.m. Update: All trails have now been groomed, and fallen trees removed. Skiing is fairly good, for December 1. There are definitely some thin spots, but everything is safe.
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