Although air temperatures have been cold, and there is still plenty of snow on the ground, I noticed over the weekend a couple of hints that spring skiing is on its way. It all has to do with the sun.
First, the amount of daylight we are getting is now almost 12 hours per day; it is now possible to ski from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.!
Second, the sun is higher in the sky and there is a lot more warmth in its rays. Even at air temperatures of -5, the sun is beginning to melt snow on south-facing slopes. For those using waxed skis, this will mean variable snow conditions with varying amounts of grip and glide. And for everyone, it may mean hard, fast, icy conditions in the mornings, followed by slower, softer snow later in the day.
All of this is coming in the longer term. Meanwhile, tomorrow we are looking to receive new snow. Current predictions are about 10 cm.
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