Conditions - 3/17/2008 - St. Patrick's Day

Good Morning Everyone.

For those wondering if winter is still here, the answer is...YES. First on snowmobiling. The trails in the Manitowish Waters area are in good spring riding condition. Last weeks snow really gave us a new life into the last weekend. Riders are reporting good, and some better trails, in most areas. The "spring" issue remains the sunshine, and that means you need to plan trips avoiding road trails, and watch exposed areas. It been along time since we have been able to hold the trails consistently this long. For those who haven't yet stored the machines, it looks like the weather patterns are favorable. There is more snow forecasted for tonight into Weds.(2-5 inches) That is followed by good temps, with another awesome weekend of mid 30's and sunshine ahead. So all I can mention, is this week, and into the Easter weekend we still are running. For those interested..trails in Vilas county don't close until March 31st..midnight.

Next sport..downhill. The skiing, in the our local areas in the UP, is great..not fair or good..great. Our website has links to all the local sites; Indianhead, Powderhorn..etc. This past weekend was a great spring skiing weekend, sunshine..30 degrees..and well groomed slopes. The crowds are relativity light, although yesterday it seemed more people were around for what looks to be an Easter Break week. My guess, with the forecasts..and conditions..we will skiing well into April this year..it will probably be lack of people that close the areas..not the lack of snow or conditions.
I could go on today..but you get the drift..ice fishing..X-country..snowshoeing..etc..all are doing well.

We will keep you updated..

Oh yeah..CONGRATULATIONS - BILL SCHUMANN - our new AWSC President! Bill's from MW.

As always Drive and Ride Safely..

Rich - http://www.timberlineinn.com/