The good news is that most areas have held onto a base through this latest thaw. Thursday was back to warm temperatures that will continue through Friday, so the soft surfaces will permit some skiing on Friday. The weekend, however, will be cold again; and as Josh's comment to the earlier report stated, only the groomed centers will be able to offer good skiing. Mt. Van Hoevenberg currently reports 40 km open and groomed and about 25km of track set on the cross-country side of the road. Cascade X-C Center will reopen on Saturday, 2/9.
The lake ice was plenty thick enough before this thaw to still be crossable - just watch for any inlets that might have made things unsafe. Also, some streams such as the Opalescent through Flowed Lands or Marcy Brook at Indian Falls may have opened up again. Be prepared to alter plans.
With the cold this weekend, good traction will be needed for any hiking on area trails. No significant snow in sight until next Tuesday, and it won't take all that much to get us back to good conditions again. Stay tuned.
The lake ice was plenty thick enough before this thaw to still be crossable - just watch for any inlets that might have made things unsafe. Also, some streams such as the Opalescent through Flowed Lands or Marcy Brook at Indian Falls may have opened up again. Be prepared to alter plans.
With the cold this weekend, good traction will be needed for any hiking on area trails. No significant snow in sight until next Tuesday, and it won't take all that much to get us back to good conditions again. Stay tuned.
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