Conditions remain the same on our trails: about 1 cm of ice on the bottom, with about 1 cm of powder snow on top. This is not enough to ski on, but should make a decent base when we finally get a real snowfall.
The forecast is still calling for snow on the evening of New Year's Day, and again on Wednesday. Let's hope it's right.
There has been no real change in our ski conditions. Yesterday was mild (+1) with a little drizzle. So ski conditions remain poor.
I'm looking ahead at 2 potentially significant snowfalls: one Saturday night, and another next Thursday. If these turn out as currently predicted, then we could be skiing again in a few days.
From a skier's perspective, things are not looking good. We got a little bit of new snow last night, but less than 1 cm. I tried a short ski outing this morning, and conditions are poor. There is plenty of ice just below the light coating of powder snow.
Looking ahead at the weather forecast, I see mild temperatures continuing over the next 4 days. So there's not likely to be any improvement until after the New Year.
Our snowfall yesterday amounted to only about 2 cm of snow: not enough to restore skiable conditions on our trails.
Trails will remain closed until we get more snow.
We have not received any new snow yet, and consequently trails remain unskiable. The forecast calls for 5 cm of snow today; however, it is to be followed by some freezing rain or drizzle. It is impossible to predict what conditions will be like after that.
Over the past 2 days, we've lost most of our snow. What remains is an icy crust, with many bare spots. So, no skiing again today.
We are expecting some snow tomorrow. Depending on which forecast you look at, there might be as much as 5 cm. If that happens, then we might be back in business. Only time will tell.
As I write this, I've just come in from a short ski, the temperature is +1 and it's raining. Today is not going to be a ski day. You would be better off to stay home and eat turkey.
It's going to remain warm, with possible rain or drizzle, for the rest of the day. We will definitely lose some of our meagre snow base as a result.
