Snow Report: Feb13/11

Last night the winds were easily over 100km/hr and it was raining in Pincher Creek through to Coleman but we are just high enough that that changed to snow between us and Coleman, AB. Today it is +1 and mostly sunny. Last night we got grauple which is not a solid as hail but still little balls of snow instead of snowflakes. This heated up to form a lattice of crust. We got another inch of snow last night and the snow is dense but not wet. We still have not gotten rain.

We heard that hwy #1 is closed - not sure where right now but it has foiled some plans for people leaving Calgary to head west so we are getting calls about coming south. Our hwy #3 is open and there is regular moving traffic on it. We are not losing any snow to the warmer temps over the past few days as it replenishes itself overnight. Forecast is for more snow tomorrow and overcast. Waterton area is getting 154km winds but we are calm. Hope this helps you make plans. Cheers -V

Snow Report: Feb 12/11

Fast update: it is zero here and beautiful out. We got another 2 inches of snow last night and it is wet snow but holding - was blowing hard last night late too. I went for a ski and it was sticky but I was sinking in still 3-4 inches - not slushy but heavy. Check avy reports for South Rockies - it was snowing up top this morning still. Flathead should be groomed. Hopefully lots of stuff has come down on its own - if it hasn't and it is wind loaded from the past few days and then this heavy bit is added to it it will be not wise to be riding on. Again - lots of great slopes and trees to ride - safe areas. Great day to go for a ride. Cheers - V

Snow Report: Feb 11/11

First photo is of this afternoon - it is snowing big flakes and about -1 out. Was +1 earlier this morning and I went for a ski on our trail - was about 2-3inches of soft snow on the base of the trail and you would sink to your knee off trail still in spots. Been blowing a bit from the 7th when Cooper took this bottom photo - the brown stuff at the far left in the pasture is a huge herd of Elk. Watch out driving west of Coleman for them - they are down daily (also the sheep are out at the Lakes east of us).

Temps are beautiful for sledding. Check the avy report for your area before you go and then enjoy yourself this weekend.

Corbin Poker Derby is the 19th (vintage that day) and 20th - regular ride. They are grooming tonight and then again before the derby. Fernie Snow Drags are on the 19th also. We are booked solid for that weekend and the last weekend of Feb but the Doublewide is available during the Feb break week. Weather forecast is very favorable. Cheers - V

Snow Report: Feb 7/11

Quick update. Hovered around the -8 mark most of the day. Visibility this morning delayed the kids going to school but it cleared by 9:00am and remained snowing up top all day and still tonight. Snow is supposed to stop by morning and then more snow in the forecast for Sat and Sun. Temps to go to zero and +1/-1 by late week/weekend.

Blew snow today out of the yard. We got about 3 inches down here but it was blown in in areas a foot or so deep.

A bad accident at the Lakes halted traffic over the Pass most of the day - please slow down when traveling through that area when you come.

We are getting snow and good temps - should be good riding this week and weekend.
Cheers - V

Snow Report: Feb 6/11

Snowing late yesterday and last night lightly and still today - visibility low up top. Just a bit more than a dusting - an inch down here.

All our guests were thoroughly impressed by the snow they found in Rain Gauge, Heartbreak, Limetone, Alexander and even just playing on Barnes Lake. The word Epic was used again for the amount of snow. Its about -2 and no sign of this light snow ending. The forecast looks favorable temp and snow wise. We have openings this week and weekend. Cheers -V

Snow Report: Feb 4/11

The Peter Randall crew went riding with Curt.....god help them. After riding Alexander yesterday they were hesitant to head out to Limestone today but after a morning coffee they are gungho again. LOL - they had lots of laughs and found all the snow they could ask for. The middle photo is the "drainage" that Curt thought "what's down there?" Luckily it opened up at the bottom but there was some boulder hopping on the way down and lots of snow!

Today is fantastic! It is zero and snowing lightly down here and more up top. Unbelieveable swing in temps this past week. Snow is in really great condition and you will find powder. Cooper taking the day off school to go ride today with Curt. Too good to pass up.

The doublewide booked for Feb18th weekend but is still open the Feb break week starting the 21st (could have an arrival date of the 20th late afternoon). Cheers -V.

Snow Report: Feb 2/11 - Opening for Feb Break

Hi Gang,
Just had a cancellation for Feb 19th (Corbin Poker Derby and Snow Drags in Fernie) through to the 26th for the DW (everyone's favorite). I strongly suggest that if you were considering booking that you call soon!

Sunny and -24 today YIKES but supposed to warm up to -10 and tomorrow it is supposed to be -7 and Friday zero with flurries on Sunday. Snow is in great shape and hardly touched - Flathead was groomed and has had a foot of snow on top of that! Cheers - V