Conditions on the trails remain essentially the same as they were yesterday: very icy and fast. So, at least for this morning, I'm going to keep the trails closed, out of concern for skiers' safety.
However, if the forecast is correct, then by noon the temperature will be above freezing under sunny skies, and trail surfaces will probably start to melt and soften up. If this happens, then it may be possible to ski this afternoon.
1 p.m. Update: I've taken down the Trails Closed sign at the entrance, and we will now count this as Day 69 of skiing for this season. The sunshine and above-freezing temperature have softened the trail surface sufficiently that it's now skiable. Caution is still required on hills.
We're expecting some snow overnight and into tomorrow morning, which may or may not be a good thing. By tomorrow morning, the temperature will be near or above 0, so the new snow may be very slow and sticky. Time will tell.
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