Trail Report 03-10-2023

Curt Christensen, President

Even though the temperature is warming a bit, it looks like we’re possibly on track to experience a complete riding season. According to my records, last year the trails closed after the second weekend in March. This year, we have a robust base going into the spring riding season.

Trails:

Our groomer operators are reporting that almost all of our trails continue to be in Very Good to Excellent Condition.

Please! While you’re enjoying our trails, always Ride Right and Be Safe

Trail Issues:

•    On Corridor 12 from Willow Road east on the trail for 4 miles, be aware of trucks using Flowage Road to access a logging site. Slow down and ride with caution!

•    There’s logging activity on Trail 5 between TIN-513 and TIN-515. There is a very shallow base on this section of trail. You may want to consider an alternate route.

•   Trail 5A is PERMANENTLY closed between TIN-651 (the intersection of Trail 5 & Trail 5A) and TIN-653 (the intersection of Trail 5A & Price County Road). Follow the detour.

Weekend Forecast (as predicted by AccuWeather):

Friday:        A high temperature of 31 degrees and a low temperature of 14 degrees. Expect NE winds at 7 mph under cloudy skies. There will be lingering snow showers during the morning hours with a storm total of 2 to 4 inches. Expect considerable cloudiness during the nighttime hours.

Saturday:    A high temperature of 31 degrees and a low temperature of 22 degrees. Expect ESE winds at 6 mph under mostly cloudy skies. There will be a dusting of snow in the afternoon, increasing in intensity during the evening hours with a possibility of 1 to 3 inches of total accumulation.

Sunday:      A high temperature of 30 degrees and a low temperature of 17 degrees. Winds will be from the ESE at 10 mph during the day with wind gusts from the N up to 15 mph at night. Expect periods of snow throughout the day and into the evening hours with 1 to 2 inches of additional accumulation possible.

The Final Club Event of the Season:

Tuesday, March 21st:                    Membership Meeting at Northfork Fin & Filet