Nordic Pulse

Jan 7th:  A few light flurries fell during Tuesday night's grooming, with just a trace of new snow during the grooming. Due to unforeseen circumstances, grooming was not able to be done on Sunday and Monday nights. About 5cm's of snow has accumulated over the last 72 hours at low elevations, and this is also the total snowfall for about the last week, though more snow has accumulated at higher elevations.

Continuing high winds have led to drifting in areas as well "snow bombs" and other tree debris and downed trees are likely on the trails; trees have been removed during most recent grooming shifts, but continue to fall. Conditions remain moist under the snow in some areas such as parts of Come Along. On Jan 5th, snowmobile packing took place across the marsh close to Pocaterra Hut, but the snowcat is not yet able to groom this sectons due to thin ice existing on the marsh area.  

There is a decent base for this time of year in PLPP, and though conditions have greatly improved with recent abundant snow, some early season hazards exist, mainly at lower elevations, including a few bumps and uneven surfaces, exposed brush, and possible water, slush or ice- the ground is much warmer than normal for this time of year. With recent and continuing high winds, downed trees are a possibility.

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