Nordic Pulse

Feb 16th: Grooming under clear skies on Sunday night with the temperature hovering in the negative -teens. Approximately 5-15 cm's of snow fell, depending on elevation, late Saturday/early Sunday and there will be trace amounts of snow on top of Saturday's grooming. Under the new snow, expect trail conditions to be icy with some debris mixed into the grooming.

The snow that fell over the weekend was the first significant snowfall in over a month, but with the abundant December snow, there is generally a reasonable snow base in PLPP, especially at higher elevations. The base is getting thin at low elevations and some hazards may exist, including uneven surfaces, possible exposed ground, and possible slush or ice (the ground and marshy areas are warmer than normal this year). A few small patches of ice and some dirt are starting to come up in the marshes on Packers Trail. Boulton Creek and Moraine were groomed only this week due to icy conditions. 

Be aware that snowshoe trails crossing over creeks and wet areas could have some open water and thin ice, with risk of breaking through.

Always come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change suddenly throughout the day. You may want to consider bringing hiking poles, micro spikes, toques, gloves and multiple layers.