This morning Kolapore received 10+ cm of snow.  This fell on a base of wet snow.  We've kept enough base that it shouldn't take too long for conditions to bounce back.  In the short term, if you go out be sure to take a ski scraper with you, because there is a good chance of hitting wet snow under the new snow.

Kolapore Trail Guide

Kolapore received rain last night.  It would be possible to ski on the trails, but it would be spring conditions, with very wet snow.  Why bother? - Winter should be back in a day or two.

Kolapore Trail Guide 

Trails are in good shape with a rare rock on Paradise Highway and some avoidable wet sections in marshy areas. Just finished a stunning journey around Quiet Pasture Loop. Like skiing through a Group of Seven painting. Conditions should hold through tomorrow morning. Get out while the getting is good. (For those who are interested, the snow gauge is up to 42 cm - 16".)

8:30 AM post:  Kolapore has received 10 cm+ of snow over the past 24 hours.  The new snow is quite powdery - we had some ice pellets at one point, but missed the rain.  The trails should be in good condition today, and it might be possible to leave the rock skis at home. 

Kolapore Trail Guide

8 AM report: Kolapore has received about 5 cm of snow over the past 24 hours.  Conditions should be good again today, although based on the weather forecast (warming and possible rain in the afternoon), earlier is better.  Be prepared for strong winds.  My skiing yesterday confirmed that rock skis are still advisable.  The Kolapore parking lot was in good shape yesterday.  The snow gauge us up to 32 cm (a bit over a foot).

Kolapore Trail Guide

Kolapore has received close to 15 cm of snow over the past 24 hours.  The skiing on most trails should be enjoyable, although I would still advise using rock skis on rockier trails like the Kolapore Church - Paradise Highway loop.  We know there is a tree down on Kingsway trail, and hope to get a chain saw in this afternoon.  If you see a tree down that you can't move, please send an e-mail to info@kolaporetrails.org

Kolapore Trail Guide

Kolapore received another 5 cm of snow overnight, and as I post at 9 AM it is flurrying.  I would still be inclined to stay off the rockier and steeper trails, but there should be some decent skiing in a number of parts of the trail system today.   If the forecast is right, there should be enough snow to ski most of the trails tomorrow.

Kolapore Trail Guide

Kolapore received about 4 cm of snow overnight.  Some of the flatter and less rocky trails (e.g., parts of the County Forest) may be passable for skiing.  I would strongly recommend staying off the steeper and rockier trails until we get more snow - rocks will be sticking out, and the remnant track will be rutted and icy.

Kolapore Trail Guide

Kolapore had the thaw and rain on Boxing Day.  Trails will be icy with rocks showing through.  We strongly recommend you stay off the trails until we get fresh snow.

Kolapore Trail Guide

Conditions are holding up well. Kolapore received about 5 cm of snow Friday evening/Saturday morning.  Should be good "spring skiing" conditions over the next two days. South End will hold up better than the North and be more forgiving. Give yourself a Christmas gift and get out for a run before the rain scheduled for Boxing Day.