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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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).

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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

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