Snow report

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

Sorry for the late message but have just returned from work. The forecast snow does not appear to have materialised despite promises from the Met Office so it looks like we will not be opening the tows on Thursday. I apologise for building up your hopes. If there is a change overnight this message will be updated.

Steve

Skiing Tuesday 16 Feb

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

Some fresh snow and cold temperatures meant that we had good conditions again today and about 30 people enjoyed some great skiing. The temperature is set to drop tonight so the snow should improve overnight and hopefully we will have another good day tomorrow. The only problem is that we need to do a little maintenance on F1 where the cable came off the pulleys and has damaged one of them so we will not open before 11am tomorrow but once fixed should be good.

Day members welcome but please download day membership form from the website and bring it along with the correct money.

There was apparently a car obstructing the road just before the car park today seemingly stuck - we think it was not a skier - the police have been informed and hopefully it will have been removed by the morning.

Steve

Snow report and plans for this week

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

A great days skiing today with the best snow so far this year with 2-3 inches of powder on top of a reasonable base and good weather. We closed at 2pm due to shortage of tow operators but the temperature then was -2c and the forecast is predicting low temperatures until the weekend when it looks like a thaw is on the way. There is the possibility of some fresh snow in the next day or 2 but the next significant dump of snow (predicted by snowforecast.com so no guarantees!) is Wednesday which may mean Thursday is a great day.

Current plans are to open on Monday from 9:30am, possibly Tuesday and probably Thursday as long as the weather forecast is accurate. Please check the answerphone (01388 317767) before travelling as this will give the latest update. I will try and update tomorrow night by email but it will be late.

Day Members are welcome on weekdays but please download the day membership form from the website, complete it before travelling and hand it to a tow operator before skiing with the correct money

The road was fine today with a covering of snow and patches of ice first thing but clear by midday. Thursday may be more challenging if we get the snow so always come prepared with shovel, chain, old carpet etc

Steve.

Possible skiing Sunday 14th Feb

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

We are planning to open the tows tomorrow from 10am but are unsure what conditions will be like. There is a covering of snow at the moment and more snow showers possible overnight. We are expecting the snow to be fairly thin and wet so it is likely to disappear quite quickly and we are anticipating an early close no later than 2pm and possibly earlier so if you plan to come up it would be wise to get there for opening.

Members only at weekends so ensure that you bring your membership cards and show them to a tow operator before skiing.

Might be worth checking the webcam in the morning before travelling - alternatively look at the Lanehead roadside webcam which can be helpful - http://www.durham.gov.uk/article/4530?station=13

Steve

Possibility of snow

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

Not much of a ski season to report so far with only 5 days skiing notched up but being ever optimistic we are forecast a very cold February and March so lets hope it brings some snow along with it. Currently we have a thin covering but not quite enough for skiing but there is the possibility of snow over the next 2 days so ensure you are prepared. Sunday looks like a possibility so guys why not take your wives out on Saturday and save valentines day for your true love (I think I  might pay for that comment later!).

If you have been looking at the website you will see that the F1 webcam is working. If you look at F2 webcam and see a garden fence do not worry as Kevin has taken it home to try and fix. Our weather station is also currently out of action but the forecast is basically saying that over the next week it will not get above freezing at Swinhope so any snow that does fall should stay put.

I have received some sad news regarding previous members of WSC whom many of you will know. I am informed that Pauline Peart, wife of one of our founder members Brian Peart (brother of Eric) has sadly passed away as has Brian Guy another previous member who many will remember on his mono-ski. Our thoughts go out to both families.

Steve