Kolapore received a layer of freezing drizzle overnight.  All the trails will be icy.  Skiing at Kolapore is probably a bad idea at the moment.  Kolapore Trail Guide

Kolapore has not received any significant snow in the past 10 days, and the trails have received heavy use.  As a result the trails are quite "beaten down" in many sections.  Most hills have been heavily snowplowed and are very fast.  North end trails are probably only suitable for hard-core Kolapore skiers who like challenges.  South end trails are in better shape, but even there the small hills are fast, and the track is washed out in some areas (for example, coming in at the east end of the County Forest).   Off-track skiing is pleasant - there is a good base and the snow has consolidated enough that you won't sink too far.    Kolapore Trail Guide

This is a minor update of a conditions post from last Saturday.  There has only been a dusting of snow since then, and the trails have been heavily used.   Most trails are well tracked in with icy glazed sections. It's super fast for experienced skiers but can be treacherous and unforgiving. Take it easy and be safe. Pick your route accordingly. It is strongly recommended that less experienced or more cautious skiers do not start at the Kolapore parking lot.  The standard loop from the parking lot has some treacherous sections, and the track is washed out in many areas.  The County Forest trails are still suitable for most skiers.   Trails will only get faster until we get some new snow.  Side Note: Trail usage is way way up but donations at the parking lot are down. Keep in mind that everything at Kolapore is accomplished through donations and the work of volunteers. The plowing, toilets, trail clearing, bridge construction, signage, insurance and construction take place 100% through trail community memberships and contributions. Support your local trail fairies. Give what you can.

Overnight Kolapore received about 5 cm of new snow.  This will help to soften the trails, which were getting to be very firm and fast.  Note the cautions that Stephen outlined in the preceding post.

Trails are all well tracked in, fast and a little unforgiving. Take it easy out there. Please if you decide not to ski a hill, do not walk on the track. The holes you leave make it very dangerous for other skiers. County Forest sections are recommended for best experience. Hopefully fresh snow over next few days will improve on our solid base. Note: Cars that park too close to the corners at Grey Rd. 2 and Town Line are being ticketed. Also please do not leave valuables in your cars.   

Kolapore had some drizzle and milder temperatures Wed afternoon, followed by cooler temperatures.  The ski tracks are crusty and glazed.  I did a short ski at 8 AM, and although it is possible to ski, the conditions won't be suitable for less experienced or more cautious skiers (even in the County Forest).  Hills could be treacherous.    Kolapore Trail Guide

A nice morning in the County Forest. Parking at 527671 on the Townline wasn't plowed.  But a few cars on roadside. Early birds had set track and obvious that new snow had fallen overnight. The snow gauge at Stn.11 measured 19 inches (48 cm ?).  Snow got heavy and wet as the weather warmed up, but beautiful winter landscape in the bush.

Tuesday was probably the busiest winter weekday ever on the Kolapore trails.  The Kolapore parking lot was full to overflowing, the Metcalfe lot was busy, and there were a lot of vehicles at both entrances to the County Forest.  Trails were fast but very enjoyable.  I would still recommend avoiding the cedar swamp in Quiet Pastures and the south end of Trail to the Summit because of wet conditions. There are new snowshoe/winter walking trails separate from the ski trails - directly opposite the Kolapore parking lot and just south of the east entrance to the County Forest.

Kolapore received 15 cm of snow Monday afternoon and overnight.  Early skiers will get to break trail.  Early skiers may also encounter challenges with parking - the Kolapore parking lot likely won't be plowed until later today.  With the wet conditions yesterday, there could be wet spots lurking under the new snow, so be sure to take a scraper.  We are having problems with walkers and snowshoers in some areas - please politely remind them that in the winter the trails are designated for cross country skiing.  There are new snowshoe/winter walking trails separate from the ski trails - directly opposite the Kolapore parking lot, and just south of the east entrance to the County Forest.  Also at Metcalfe, but there may not be any parking there at the moment.  Kolapore Trail Guide   

Yesterday was a glorious ski day.  Today, not so much.  There's still lots of snow, but it will be rather sluggish, because as I write this at 8:15 AM the snow is slushy.  We received 2 - 3 cm of snow overnight.  The temperature is around 0 at the moment, and is supposed to drop below freezing this morning.  It could get icy.