I skied around County Forest this afternoon, and it's not bad, although the tracks are a bit uneven where skiers have broken through the crust.  There is more snow than I expected (32 cm at the snow gauge), but only 2 - 3 cm of new snow.  Trails that get much use are likely to be fast tomorrow.  I continue to think that it is best to avoid steep trails because of the fast conditions (possibly with ruts) and numerous branches down. 

Based on my survey of the County Forest, I can guarantee that there will be many branches down on the trails - please help with the cleanup.  If it's too big for you to handle, please send an e-mail to info@kolaporetrails.org with a description of the location.

The good news is that there is still a snow base at Kolapore.  The bad news is that we got more heavy rain last night, and there will be lots of rocks showing on the trails, plus numerous wet areas.  It's currently (8 AM) just below freezing, and the trails are likely to be icy.  I continue to recommend staying off the trails until we get some new snow.  There will be many branches down - please help with the cleanup.  If it's too big for you to handle, please send an e-mail to info@kolaporetrails.org with a description of the location.

Kolapore Trail Guide

At 10 PM the conditions at Kolapore are disgusting.  We had quite a bit of snow today, followed by a very heavy rain storm.  I just shoveled our walk, which was covered by slush and water.  I would strongly recommend staying off the trails until we get a decent amount of new snow.  The high winds today are likely to have brought down a number of branches or even trees.  If you can't drag them off the trail, please send an e-mail to info@kolaporetrails.org to let us know about the location of any problems.

Kolapore Trail Guide 

Kolapore received a dusting of snow overnight - it's hard to tell how much, because the strong winds are blowing it around.  Quite a bit of snow and high winds are predicted today.  The Kolapore parking lot was in good shape yesterday.

Kolapore Trail Guide

When I first posted at 8 AM Kolapore had received about 5 cm of new snow overnight, and by 10:15 we were up to 10 cm.  It is still squalling.  The current temperature is -14 and it is likely to stay cool.  Be prepared for real winter conditions today.

Kolapore Trail Guide

Kolapore received about 20 cm of snow Wednesday.  We have not received any new snow since then.  Ski conditions are generally very good.  The popular trails (almost everything east of the 10th line) have skied-in tracks.  The Kolapore parking lot is well plowed.  Based on skiing Trail to the Summit yesterday, I would caution that our lowland trails (Trail to the Summit, Quiet Pastures, Southern Crossing west of the 10th line) are likely to have a lot of wet spots. 

Kolapore Trail Guide

Most main trails have been broken in. Parking lot is well-cleared. Great conditions for the weekend. See you on the trails.

Conditions were perfect- sun was shining- woods were relatively calm and absolutely beautiful!! noon to 2pm today.

LNG 

There has been no new snow in the past 24 hours, so yesterday's report is still accurate, with the exception that there are a few more wet spots on trails than anticipated.  The cold temperatures (-15 at 8 AM) should help to freeze some of the wet areas.

Noon Update:  Over the past 24 hours Kolapore has received 20+ cm of new snow.  It's time to start setting tracks on the trails.  The skiing was glorious this morning - the snow is hanging on the trees, and with the firm underlying base it only takes a few skiers to set a good track.  The Kolapore parking lot is plowed, and there is good roadside parking at the East County Forest entrance.  The snow gauge is back to 40 cm.  One caution - there may be wet snow under the new snow (particularly on the wetter trails like Southern Crossing, Quiet Pastures and Trail to the Summit), so it would be advisable to take a scraper.

Kolapore Trail Guide