XC Ski Headquarters Cross Country Ski Report – 02/19
One good thing about this cooler weather is that the snow pack is holding up very well! We received some snow flurries through out the day yesterday and the extra snow will help Ginzu Dana with this morning’s grooming mission. Groomer Matt reset tracks on the Manitou and Adventure trails yesterday and Ginzu Dana will reset tracks on additional trails today if needed. He will also Ginzu snowcomb all the skating lanes on all the trails. All the trails have excellent skating conditions and very good to excellent classic conditions.
Lynne & Bob skied the Mason Tract yesterday which runs along the beautiful South Branch of the AuSable river. The trail is groomed at least once a week by the Friends of the Mason Tract. It is truly one of Michigan’s great X-C Ski Trails.
Forecast:
Today: Partly sunny skies. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High -2F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight: Mainly clear. Near record low temperatures. Low -23F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies during the afternoon. High 14F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday night: Mainly cloudy with snow showers around before midnight. Low 7F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 50%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.
Saturday: Intermittent snow showers, especially early. High around 30F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 40%.
New Snow: 0 to 1
Snow Depth in Woods: 8 to 16
Packed Snow Depth on Trails: 5 to 9
Ice, Glaze, Barespots: all trails have freshly groomed snow.
For these subzero days we need extra sustenance so today’s lunch special is Sourdough Bread Bowl Chili. We will also have our usual assortment of paninis, fresh muffins, cookies, and of course Bosco Sticks.
The “let it snow” sale continues with great deals on cold weather clothing, XC Ski packages, racing skis and boots! Also, through this weekend, buy a pair of winter boots and get a FREE pair of Smartwool socks! All sweaters from Dale of Norway,
Smartwool, Woolrich, Patagonia are still at least 30% off.
Instructor Fran always says “There are no bad weather days just bad clothing days”!
Lynne, Bob, Mariah, Stu, Fran, Brian, Erin, Matt, Steve, Sarah B., Gage, Kerrigan, Leah, Sarah L., Matt B, Dana, Henry & Crew