Snow report day 25

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

Well we made day 25 and had a fairly typical Weardale ski day with a bit of everything. We had some ice, some fresh powder, some grass, some mud but also beautiful blue skies. Skiing was OK first thing and the gully and bottom of Black Scar still ski-able but you could see the snow melting as temperatures soared and we called it a day at lunchtime and it looks like that is the end of another good season. Hope you have all enjoyed it.

Steve

Skiing Thurs 5th April

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

Looks like the snow has fallen along with the temperatures and the webcam looks like good coverage so we are planning to open the tows from 0930. The road is likely to be tricky with snow and possibly ice so 4wd or chains may be necessary. It is forecast to get mild by the afternoon so we may well close early so if you are coming do not leave it late.

Steve

Skiing Thursday 5th April??

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

There has been reasonable snowfall this evening in Weardale and forecast for a sunny day tomorrow with temperature down to -4 or -5 so we may be able to run the tows tomorrow but will check the webcam in the morning and update this message and the twitter feed at 0730.

Will we make day 25???

Steve

End of season?

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

Looks like this could be the end of an excellent season with 24 days skiing and some of the best gully and black scar skiing for a few years thanks to the beast from the east part 1 + 2. We opened today and managed to get a good morning before the spring like snow became summer like snow. The gully and black scar were still in great shape but with warmer weather predicted it looks like it all going to disappear pretty quickly. The good news however is that you are all welcome to join us at the summer work parties as there will be loads of work needing to be done. I will advertise the dates as soon as we agree them and there will be jobs for every level of skill and strength. They are usually good fun and a great way to get to know other members.

Have a great summer.

Steve

Skiing Tuesday 3rd April ??

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

We had an inspection of the slopes this afternoon and conditions were reasonably good with all the runs having sufficient cover for skiing and some deep drifts. Snow was spring-like and it won't take much for it to disappear.

We might open up tomorrow morning for a few hours if too much doesn't disappear overnight but expect to close by 1-2pm when it is forecast to get quite mild. Please check the webcam before travelling.

The road was tricky today with wet snow but had cleared a bit on the return. Not sure what it will be like tomorrow but 4wd or chains may be necessary unless a lot has gone in which case 2wd with winter tyres will be OK. If we open we hope to start at 0930.

Steve