mgooding Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 So we have over 20000km of available trails and the weather man has a high of 6°C with 20-30mm of rain in the Haliburton area. I can't see anywhere south being any colder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledjunk Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I keep telling you. Don't believe them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aar0n Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I keep telling you. Don't believe them! I seriously hope your right! I was expecting a killer weekend in Dorset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockerdan Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Unfortunately yes... The "polar vortex" that broke off and made its way down to the lower 48 this week will retreat today. And it will be replaced by a "zonal" flow which will bring moderating temps from west to east with a pacific flow. Thursday and Friday will be the days to get out gang.....Saturday will be mild with temps "possibly" reaching plus 7 to 9c unfortunately. I dont foresee heavy rain but there will be showers in the area saturday, which will slush up the lakes bigtime. Sunday will be cooler but still most likely highs above 0c. We wont get back to cooler temps till midweek, and no bone chilling cold at least til the following weekend. We were due for a Jan thaw, this will help settle things down at least and should not hurt our snowpack. roads however will bare off quickly. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aar0n Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Unfortunately yes... The "polar vortex" that broke off and made its way down to the lower 48 this week will retreat today. And it will be replaced by a "zonal" flow which will bring moderating temps from west to east with a pacific flow. Thursday and Friday will be the days to get out gang.....Saturday will be mild with temps "possibly" reaching plus 7 to 9c unfortunately. I dont foresee heavy rain but there will be showers in the area saturday, which will slush up the lakes bigtime. Sunday will be cooler but still most likely highs above 0c. We wont get back to cooler temps till midweek, and no bone chilling cold at least til the following weekend. We were due for a Jan thaw, this will help settle things down at least and should not hurt our snowpack. roads however will bare off quickly. Dan yep, we are due for a thaw. Better now then later IMO. I don't really care other than the ROADS! that is my only way of getting to the trail atm is LOB is still not safe...DAMN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f3 800 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 last thing we need is a thaw, especially with temps in the 40's and rain...gonna ruin a lot of trails in district 5 and 9 where I do my riding....how can we go from record low temps to 40 and rain a couple days later? Mother nature is DRUNK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aar0n Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 last thing we need is a thaw, especially with temps in the 40's and rain...gonna ruin a lot of trails in district 5 and 9 where I do my riding....how can we go from record low temps to 40 and rain a couple days later? Mother nature is DRUNK! I know its very upsetting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockerdan Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Agree warm temps alway suck....and for you guys more south not in the snowbelts it can mean starting over again with trails, that is what we had last few seasons even here in snowbelts...luckily we got 2.5ft of snowpack now to lay back on to get us thru this Jan thaw. But historically, we dont have this much COLD for so long without a thaw....We have been cold since mid november for the most part with really only one thaw that was short lived and did not reach too far north. Lets just hope this amazing winter keeps going strong thru march.....I always worry about early winters ending on feb 25th. Seen that several times too! The only sport/hobby where you must become a meteorologist! LOL most sledders I know all have the "radar" on their smartphones...haha I must have 20 different weather apps on my phone, and 50 bookmarks on my PC!....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techdenis007 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Mother nature is DRUNK! More like Menopause ... she's having a hot flash ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I think the warm up is more than likely needed in most areas to settle the snow pack down!. I know it sucks, but hey. The majority of trails will survive Barrie area north, especially with all the new snow.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 we need a little melt as we cannot pack this much snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgooding Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 we need a little melt as we cannot pack this much snow I agree, but wouldn't 15-20mm melt a lot of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave K Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 last thing we need is a thaw, especially with temps in the 40's and rain...gonna ruin a lot of trails in district 5 and 9 where I do my riding....how can we go from record low temps to 40 and rain a couple days later? Mother nature is DRUNK! I live on the border of D9 and D5. The trails here will survive Sat and Sun ok. We have lots of snow where I am at anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Let's hope that azzhats on ATVs & (sleds) stay off the trails! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aar0n Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Let's hope that azzhats on ATVs & (sleds) stay off the trails! I think ALL TRAILS SHOULD BE CLOSED THIS WEEKEND. WE COULD DEVELOP A GREAT HARD PARK TRAIL IF SLEDS STAY OFF AND LET THE GROOMERS WORK THEIR MAGIC. THIS WARMUP COULD BE VERY GOOD IF WE USE IT PROPERLY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I agree, but wouldn't 15-20mm melt a lot of it. we have had over 7 feet of snowfall here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgooding Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 we have had over 7 feet of snowfall here Oh wow, I wish I could say the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aar0n Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 we have had over 7 feet of snowfall here I believe you but can you post pics. I've never seen 7 feet of snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The whole area from Midland through Parry Sound got scary amounts of snow. I have heard from a number of people that the pickup truck with a plow that can normally take care of things just won't cut it. Larger front end loaders and large tractor mount blowers are needed that is if you can find a place to either pile it or blow it to, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 all that snow is great just would have been better if not in such a short time frame lol I would imagine with the warm weather coming a lot of people up there are concerned about the weight of they're roofs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Snow behind the rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I believe you but can you post pics. I've never seen 7 feet of snow it has shrunk down now some but when i get a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfisher Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Rain has turned to snow here now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 it was -1 and snowing hard here at 2pm. Right now it is 0 and doing nothing, supposed to get below 0 and snow about 2 cm overnight with a high of -4 on sunday, and monday more snow and -2. By tuesday it gets pretty much back to narmal and by Wed all the trails should be pretty solid again. The thaw, at least for us was needed for our lakes and will set everything up very well for the remainder of the year. I do feel for the southern clubs, as they took alot harder hit and never had the same base or fidgid weather prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossy Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Rain has turned to snow here now. Was snowing here too. I think the trails will be like concrete when the temp drops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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