FSA October General Meeting

All members in good standing are invited to join us for the first official meeting of the 2024/2025 season! We’ll be providing updates on key projects completed over the summer, discussing our remaining to-do list, and covering general club business. It’s a great opportunity to stay informed and get involved as we gear up for the season ahead.

If you have items you'd like to add to the meeting agenda, please submit them in writing to info@ferniesnowmobile.com no later than two weeks before the meeting.

Location: Park Place Lodge – Upstairs Meeting Room
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

We hope to see you there!

FSA Summer Work B & Community BBQ

Join us on September 21, 2024, for the Fernie Snowmobile Association’s Annual Work Bee! We’ll be tackling important projects including installing $10,000 worth of new trail signage, replacing the stairs to the Rolling Hills Cabin with a new adaptive design, and preparing firewood for the season.

• Work Bee Details: Meeting at Coal Creek staging area 8:30am-4:30pm. Snacks and water provided throughout the day. More details will be emailed out before the event. 

• Volunteers: Receive $25 credit on their 2024/2025 annual membership as well as complimentary BBQ supper ticket. 

After a productive day, celebrate with us at our community BBQ supper fundraiser. Licensed event with cash bar. 

• Community Supper Details: FSA Groomer Storage Facility at Coal Creek Rd / River Road Extension 5:00pm - 10:00pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to see what the FSA is all about, catch up on our latest activities, and kick off the season ahead. For those traveling from out of town, camping will be available in the staging area. 

Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference and enjoy great food and company!

SIGN UP NOW!

Register under ‘Events’ as a work bee volunteer or for just BBQ supper tickets using the link below. Forgot your Amilia password? Use the password reset button on the login screen. Email info@ferniesnowmobile.com for more info.

Elk Valley Cruisers Show & Shine Event

Come find the FSA at the Elk Valley Cruisers Show & Shine event on August 24th from 11am - 3pm at Fernie City Hall. We’ll be there with our old BR180 snowcat to come check out! Catch up with the team on what’s happening this winter and purchase your 24/25 FSA Membership at great early bird sale rates.

See you all there!

For more event information, please visit the Elk Valley Cruisers website.

FSA Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, May 8th

Park Place Lodge, 6pm

All members in good standing are invited to attend the Fernie Snowmobile Association Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 8th, 6pm at the Park Place Lodge.

Meeting Agenda:

• Remarks from President

• Approval of 2023 AGM Minutes

• Approval of 2023-2024 Financial Statements

• Election of the 2024-2025 Board. Nominations forms must be submitted to info@ferniesnowmobile.com no later than May 1st, 2024. FSA Bylaws HERE. FSA Constitution HERE.

• Approval of 2024-2025 Operating Plan

For further information or questions, please reach out to info@ferniesnowmobile.com.

Mar 24, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-3C at cabin elevation, -1C at valley bottom this morning. 8cm new snow overnight and 32cm new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights in most riding areas 250cm. 

Today: Mainly cloudy with a few flurries and snow showers, heavy at times.  Accumulation from 12 to 18 cm.  Slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm.  Gusty afternoon winds.  High near 1. Tonight: Mainly cloudy with a few flurries and snow showers, diminishing chance of flurries and possible clear periods developing late overnight.  Accumulation from 6 to 12 cm. Slight chance of a thunderstorm during the evening.  Windy at times.  Low -8 or -9.

Mar 24, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-4C at cabin elevation, -3C at valley bottom this morning. 7cm new snow overnight and 27cm new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights in most riding areas 243cm. 

Today: Mainly cloudy with a few flurries during the morning, minor to low end light accumulation possible.  Cloudy with sunny periods developing during the afternoon. Windy at times.  High -3 or -4. Tonight: Clear with cloudy periods. Windy at times during the evening.  Low -11 or -12.

GROOMING:

Note: We are still grooming and riding from all staging areas. Lowest Coal Creek / Morrissey up to 1490m has low snow and a few bare patches with isothermal conditions. Groomers are working their magic each night to farm snow but we are well into spring riding conditions at valley bottom. Good snow quality above 1490m.

Corbin: Open. Groomed yesterday from the staging area to the McClatchie.

Coal Creek: Open. Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail groomed last night. Matheson groomed yesterday.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night down to Graffiti rock.

Hartley: Open. Groomed Thursday from the staging area to the fork of the East Sulphur.

Ram: Open.

Fernie Snowmobile Association Ladies Ride & BBQ

Location: Coal Creek, departing staging area at 10AM

Girls just wanna have sun! Join us for our spring Ladies Ride on March 23rd, 2024. The day will be packed with good times, good company, and a great BBQ lunch at the Rolling Hills Cabin. Photographer on site to capture all the fun!

FREE for FSA members or with purchase of day ticket. Advanced registration required to help us plan food and bevies. We will also be collecting donations at the trailhead of unused toiletries, diapers, baby wipes and formula to support the Fernie Women’s Resource Centre.

Registration: ONLINE ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Note: Gentlemen we love you but this is a ladies ride only for women 18 and over.

Mar 23, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-3C at cabin elevation, -2C at valley bottom this morning. 4cm new snow overnight and 20cm new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights in most riding areas 240cm. 

Today: Periods of snow and possible afternoon snow showers.  Light to moderate accumulation, possible 10 to 15 cm.  Windy at times.  High near -3. Periods of snow and possible evening snow showers, easing to a few flurries near morning.  Light to moderate accumulation.  Windy at times.  Low near -9.

GROOMING:

Note: We are still grooming and riding from all staging areas. Lowest Coal Creek / Morrissey up to 1490m has low snow and a few bare patches with isothermal conditions. Groomers are working their magic each night to farm snow but we are well into spring riding conditions at valley bottom. Good snow quality above 1490m.

Corbin: Open. Groomed last night from the staging area to the McClatchie.

Coal Creek: Open. Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail and Matheson groomed last night.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed yesterday down to Graffiti rock.

Hartley: Open. Groomed yesterday from the staging area to the fork of the East Sulphur.

Ram: Open.

Mar 22, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-1C at cabin elevation, -1C at valley bottom this morning. 15cm new snow overnight. Total snowpack heights in most riding areas 239cm. 

Today: Cloudy with possible sunny breaks.  60% chance of flurries, mainly during the afternoon.  Minor accumulation possible.  Windy at times.  High -1 or -2. Tomorrow: Cloudy with clear breaks and a 60% chance of flurries during the evening.  Periods of snow or flurries developing late overnight.  Minor to light accumulation.  Windy at times.  Low -7 or -8.

GROOMING:

Corbin: Open. Groomed Friday from the staging area to Rain Gauge and Barnes.

Coal Creek: Open. Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail groomed yesterday.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed yesterday down to Graffiti rock.

Hartley: Open. Groomed today from the staging area to the fork of the East Sulphur.

Ram: Open.

Mar 19, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-1C at cabin elevation, -1C at valley bottom this morning. Freezing line / snowline remains around 1490m but expect conditions to be changing rapidly with ongoing spring warming. 0cm new snow overnight. 8cm new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights in most riding areas 234cm. 

Today: Patchy fog possible during the early morning. Otherwise sunny with afternoon cloudy periods.  Increasing wind possible during the afternoon.  High 10 or 11. Tonight: Increasing cloud during the evening, 50% chance of flurries overnight.  Windy at times.  Low -1 or -2.

GROOMING:

Note: We are still grooming down to the staging areas. Spring melt-freeze conditions are here: expect patchy snow and gravel to about 1490m with icy conditions in the AM turning to slushy spring snow with afternoon warming. Conditions are still quite good above 1490m.

Corbin: Open. Groomed Friday from the staging area to Rain Gauge and Barnes.

Coal Creek: Open. Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail groomed last night.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night down to the first bridge.

Hartley: Open.

Ram: Open.

Mar 17, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-1C at cabin elevation, -1C at valley bottom. Freezing line is around 1490m (isothermal slushy snow below that elevation but dry winter snow above).  0cm new snow overnight. 35cm new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights in most riding areas 262cm. 

Today: Patchy fog possible during the early morning. Otherwise mainly sunny.  High near 13. Tonight: Mainly clear, patchy fog and low cloud possibly developing overnight.  Low near 2.

Photos: Top row: Coal Creek March 15th, Bottom row: Corbin march 15th.

GROOMING:

Note: We are still grooming down to the staging areas. An intense warming cycle is forecasted for this weekend and trails are undergoing a massive change in coverage hourly. Expect rapidly changing snow quality and coverage on the lower trails as conditions deteriorate. Generally conditions are still quite good above 1490m (Paige’s Draw elevation).

Corbin: Open. Groomed yesterday from the staging area to Rain Gauge and Barnes.

Coal Creek: Open. Groomed Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail groomed last night.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night down to the first bridge.

Hartley: Open. Groomed last Thursday.

Ram: Open.

Mar 16, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-1C at cabin elevation, -1C at valley bottom. Freezing line is around 1490m (isothermal slushy snow below that elevation but dry winter snow above).  0cm new snow overnight. 35cm new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights in most riding areas 262cm. 

Today: Patchy fog and low cloud possible during the early morning. Otherwise mainly sunny.  High near 11. Tonight: Mainly clear, patchy fog and low cloud possibly developing overnight.  Low 0 or 1.

Photos: Top row: Coal Creek yesterday, Bottom row: Corbin yesterday.

GROOMING:

Note: Trails are still snow covered to the staging area. Freezing line has been around 1490 with isothermal spring snow conditions below this elevation and wintery snow above this elevation. An intense warming cycle is forecasted for this weekend so we are anticipating a major transition in conditions over the next few days.

Corbin: Open. Groomed last night from the staging area to Rain Gauge and Barnes.

Coal Creek: Open. Groomed Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail groomed last night.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night down to the first bridge.

Hartley: Open. Groomed last Thursday.

Ram: Open.

Mar 15, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-1C at cabin elevation, 4C at valley bottom. Freezing line is around 1490m (isothermal slushy snow below that elevation but dry winter snow above).  0cm new snow overnight. 35cm new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights in most riding areas 262cm. 

Today: Sunny with a few bands of cloud, possible early morning fog patches.  High 8 or 9. Clear with a few bands of cloud.  Low -1 or -2.

GROOMING:

Corbin: Open. Groomed Tuesday from the staging area to McClatchie and Barnes.

Coal Creek: Open. Groomed Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail groomed last night.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night down to the first bridge.

Hartley: Open. Groomed last Thursday.

Ram: Open.

Mar 14, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-1C at cabin elevation, 1C at valley bottom. Freezing line is around 1490m (isothermal slushy snow below that elevation but dry winter snow above).  0cm new snow overnight. 35cm new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights in most riding areas 266cm. 

Today: Sunny with cloudy periods, possible early morning fog patches.  High near 6. Tonight: Clear with cloudy periods.  Low near -4.

GROOMING:

Corbin: Open. Groomed Tuesday from the staging area to McClatchie and Barnes.

Coal Creek: Open. Groomed Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail groomed last night.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night down to the first bridge.

Hartley: Open. Groomed last Thursday.

Ram: Open.

Mar 13, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-5C at cabin elevation, 1C at valley bottom. Freezing line around valley bottom last night.  8cm new snow in the past 24 hours. Total settled snowpack heights 266cm or more in mid to upper riding elevations.

Today: Mainly cloudy with a few flurries and possible snow showers during the morning. Accumulation from 1 to 4 cm.   Cloudy with sunny periods and a 40% chance of flurries during the afternoon.  High 1 or 2. Clear with cloudy periods, 40% chance of early evening flurries.  Low near -6.

GROOMING:

Corbin: Open. Groomed Friday from staging area to McClatchie and Barnes.

Coal Creek: Open. Groomed Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail groomed last night.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night down to the first bridge.

Hartley: Open. Groomed Thursday.

Ram: Open.

Mar 12, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-3C at cabin elevation, 1C at valley bottom. Freezing line around 1300m last night.  8cm new snow in the past 24 hours. Total settled snowpack heights 266cm or more in mid to upper riding elevations.

Today: Mainly cloudy with occasional snow and then a few flurries.  Possible late day snow showers.  Accumulation from 4 to 8 cm.  Gusty afternoon winds.  High 0 or 1. Mainly cloudy with a few flurries and possible snow showers. Accumulation from 4 to 8 cm.  Windy at times.  Low near -3.

Photos: Last nights groom, Coal Creek and Morrissey

GROOMING:

Corbin: Open. Groomed Friday from staging area to McClatchie and Barnes.

Coal Creek: Open. Groomed Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail groomed last night.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night down to the first bridge.

Hartley: Open. Groomed Thursday.

Ram: Open.

Mar 11, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-3C at cabin elevation, 2C at valley bottom. Freezing line around 1300m last night.  17cm new snow in the past 24 hours. 61cm in the past 7 days. Total settled snowpack heights 266cm or more in mid to upper riding elevations.

Today: Cloudy with a few flurries and possible afternoon sunny breaks. Minor to low end light accumulation, possible 2 to 5 cm. Light to moderate winds.  High near 2. Mainly cloudy with a few flurries or occasional light snow. Steadier snow possibly developing near morning.  Minor to light accumulation.  Low -2 or -3.

Photos: Last nights groom. Freezing level around 1300m (top of the Coal Creek flood bypass trail).

GROOMING:

Corbin: Open. Groomed Friday from staging area to McClatchie and Barnes. Considerable time spent last night farming and moving snow to improve coverage on lowest sections of trail.

Coal Creek: Open. Groomed Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail groomed last night. Matheson and Martin groomed Thurs / Fri.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night down to the first bridge. McEvoy groomed Friday.

Hartley: Open. Groomed Thursday.

Ram: Open.

Mar 10, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-4C at cabin elevation, 2C at valley bottom. Freezing line around 1300m last night.  5cm new snow in the past 24 hours. 46cm in the past 7 days. Total settled snowpack heights 251cm or more in mid to upper riding elevations.

Today: Mainly cloudy. 60% chance of flurries during the morning & early afternoon.  Snow developing mid or late afternoon.  Minor to low end light accumulation, possible 1 to 4 cm.  Windy at times.  High near 1. Tonight: Snow and snow showers, possibly heavy at times. Moderate to heavy accumulation possible. Gusty winds.  Low near -3.

Photos: Last nights groom L to R: lowest Coal Creek and lowest Morrissey at valley bottom, Coal Creek and Morrissey 1300m and up.

GROOMING:

Corbin: Open. Groomed yesterday from staging area to McClatchie and Barnes.

Coal Creek: Open. Groomed Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail, Martin groomed yesterday. Matheson groomed Thursday.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night. McEvoy groomed Friday.

Hartley: Open. Groomed Thursday.

Ram: Open.

Mar 9, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-6C at cabin elevation. 0cm new snow in the past 24 hours. 73cm in the past 7 days. Total settled snowpack heights 256cm or more in mid to upper riding elevations.

Today: Sunny with cloudy periods and possible fog patches during the morning.  Increasing cloud during the afternoon.  Windy, likely strong at times.  High 2 or 3. Tonight: Cloudy with occasional snow or a few flurries.  Snow level initially 1300-1600 metres, dropping to near 1000 metres.  Minor to light accumulation, possible 2 to 5 cm.  Windy at times.  Low near -2.

Photos: Corbin groom March 9th, 2024

GROOMING:

Corbin: Open. Groomed from staging area to McClatchie and Barnes last night.

Coal Creek: Open. Groomed Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail, Martin groomed last night. Matheson groomed yesterday.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night. McEvoy groomed yesterday.

Hartley: Open. Groomed Thursday.

Ram: Open.

Mar 8, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-12C at cabin elevation. 0cm new snow in the past 24 hours. 73cm in the past 7 days. Total settled snowpack heights 259cm or more in mid to upper riding elevations.

Today: Sunny with cloudy periods.  High 0 or -1. Tonight: Clear with cloudy periods. Increasing wind overnight.  Low -5 or -6.

FSA March Monthly Meeting

All members in good standing are invited to attend our monthly meetings.

Location: Park Place Lodge, 6pm (meeting room upstairs, followed by social in the Pub).

Draft Agenda

• Communications

• Financials

• Report From Committees

• Additions to Agenda can be forwarded to info@ferniesnowmobile no later than March 4th,f 2024

Mar 7, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-1C at cabin elevation. 0cm new snow in the past 24 hours. 93cm in the past 7 days. Total settled snowpack heights 265cm or more in mid to upper riding elevations.

Today: Possible early morning patchy fog or low cloud, otherwise mainly sunny.  High -1 or -2. Tonight: Mainly clear during the evening, cloudy periods and possible fog patches overnight.  Low near -10.

Photos: March 5th, Nicole Matei

GROOMING:

Corbin: Open. Groomed from staging area to Rain Gauge yesterday. No grooming south of Rain Gauge due to avalanche hazard.

Coal Creek: Open. Groomed Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Matheson groomed last night. Martin groomed Sunday.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night. McEvoy Trail groomed Tuesday. South Pipeline from Wranglers Cabin to the Notch groomed Feb 24th.

Hartley: Open. Groomed last night.

Ram: Open.

Mar 6, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-6C at cabin elevation. 3cm new snow in the past 24 hours. 118cm in the past 7 days. Total settled snowpack heights 274cm or more in mid to upper riding elevations.

Today: Sunny with cloudy periods or just a few bands of cloud.  High near -4. Tonight: Mainly clear, patchy low cloud and fog possible overnight.  Low -16 or -17.

Photos: March 5th, Nicole Matei

GROOMING:

Corbin: Open. Groomed from staging area to Rain Gauge yesterday. No grooming south of Rain Gauge due to avalanche hazard.

Coal Creek: Open. Groomed Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail groomed last night. Matheson groomed Monday. Martin groomed Sunday.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night. McEvoy Trail groomed yesterday. South Pipeline from Wranglers Cabin to the Notch groomed Feb 24th.

Hartley: Open. Groomed two weeks ago. We have not been able to groom due to avalanche hazard.

Ram: Open.

Mar 5, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-6C at cabin elevation. 38cm new snow in the past 24 hours. 132cm in the past 7 days. Total settled snowpack heights 258cm or more in mid to upper riding elevations.

Today: Mainly cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries during the morning, minor accumulation possible.  Cloudy with sunny breaks or sunny periods developing during the afternoon. Windy at times, mainly during the morning.  High -5 or -6. Tonight: Cloudy with clear periods.  Low -15 or -16.

Photos: Last night’s grooming and parking lot plows: L Corbin R Coal Creek / Morrissey

GROOMING:

Corbin: Open. Groomed from staging area to Rain Gauge last night. No grooming south of Rain Gauge due to avalanche hazard.

Coal Creek: Open. Groomed Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail groomed last night. Matheson groomed yesterday.. Martin groomed Sunday.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night. McEvoy Trail groomed yesterday. South Pipeline from Wranglers Cabin to the Notch groomed Feb 24th.

Hartley: Open. Groomed two weeks ago. We have not been able to groom due to avalanche hazard.

Ram: Open.

Mar 4, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-6C at cabin elevation. 18cm new snow in the past 24 hours. 102cm in the past 7 days. Total settled snowpack heights 257cm or more in mid to upper riding elevations.

Today: Cloudy with possible sunny breaks. 60% chance of morning flurries.  A few flurries and possible snow showers during the afternoon. Light accumulation, possible 3 to 8 cm.  Windy at times.  High -5 or -6. Tonight: Mainly cloudy with a few flurries and snow showers.  Light to moderate accumulation possible. Gusty evening winds.  Low -14 or -15.

Photos: Last night’s Coal Creek / Morrissey groom, March 4 2024

GROOMING:

Corbin: Open. Groomed to Barnes yesterday. Groomed Tuesday from staging area to McClatchie. Parking lot plowed on Friday. Next full groom today.

Coal Creek: Open. Groomed Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Matheson last night. Martin groomed yesterday.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey and McEvoy Trail groomed last night. South Pipeline from Wranglers Cabin to the Notch groomed Feb 24th.

Hartley: Open. Groomed last Friday. We were not able to complete our scheduled groom this Friday due to significant avalanche hazard and the large slide paths affecting the trail. Expected next groom after March 4th.

Ram: Open.

Mar 3, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-9C at cabin elevation. 9cm new snow in the past 24 hours. 95cm in the past 7 days. Total settled snowpack heights 247cm or more in mid to upper riding elevations.

Today: Mainly cloudy with a few flurries during the morning.  Cloudy with possible sunny breaks and a 60% chance of flurries during the afternoon. Minor to light accumulation.  Possibly windy at times.  High near -6. Tonight: Cloudy with a few flurries.  Possible clear breaks and evening snow showers.  Minor to light accumulation possible.  Low near -17.

Photos: Last night’s Coal Creek / Morrissey groom, March 3 2024

GROOMING:

Note: Freezing line was around 1300m last week when the storm came in. Expect low snow / icy conditions at valley bottom rapidly changing to ‘winter’ around this level.

Corbin: Open. Groomed Tuesday from staging area to McClatchie. Parking lot plowed on Friday.

Coal Creek: Open. Groomed Coal Creek, Summit Trail, Doug Dean Trail, Martin groomed last night. Matheson groomed yesterday.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey and McEvoy Trail groomed last night. South Pipeline from Wranglers Cabin to the Notch groomed Feb 24th.

Hartley: Open. Groomed last Friday. We were not able to complete our scheduled groom this Friday due to significant avalanche hazard and the large slide paths affecting the trail. Expected next groom after March 4th.

Ram: Open.

Mar 2, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-9C at cabin elevation. Freezing line around 1300m. 9cm new snow in the past 24 hours. 83cm in the past 7 days. Total settled snowpack heights 239cm or more in mid to upper riding elevations.

Today: Periods of snow and a few snow showers.  Light to moderate accumulation, possible 8 to 18 cm.  Windy at times.  High near -9, possibly trending colder during the afternoon. Tonight: Mainly cloudy with a few flurries and possible evening snow showers.  Light accumulation. Windy at times.  Low near -15.

Photos: Last night’s Coal Creek / Morrissey groom, March 2 2024

GROOMING:

Note: Freezing line around 1300m this week. Expect slushy or low snow conditions at valley bottom rapidly changing to ‘winter’ around this level.

Corbin: Open. Groomed Tuesday from staging area to McClatchie.

Coal Creek: Open. Groomed Coal Creek, Summit Trail, Doug Dean Trail, Matheson last night. Martin groomed yesterday.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey and McEvoy Trail groomed last night. South Pipeline from Wranglers Cabin to the Notch groomed last Friday.

Hartley: Open. Groomed last Friday. We were not able to complete our scheduled groom this Friday due to significant avalanche hazard and the large slide paths affecting the trail. Expected next groom after March 4th.

Ram: Open.

Mar 1, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-2C at cabin elevation. Freezing line around 1300m. 12cm new snow in the past 24 hours. 83cm in the past 7 days. Total settled snowpack heights 239cm or more in mid to upper riding elevations.

Today: Mainly cloudy with a few flurries or snow showers during the morning.  Cloudy with a few flurries and possible sunny breaks during the afternoon.  Light accumulation, possible 4 to 8 cm.  High near -3. Tonight: Cloudy with clear breaks. A few flurries and possible snow showers during the evening, flurries or snow showers redeveloping near morning.  Light accumulation possible. Increasing wind.  Low near -13.

Feb 29, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-1C at cabin elevation. 31cm new snow in the past 24 hours. 71cm in the past 7 days. Total settled snowpack heights 235cm or more in mid to upper riding elevations.

Today: Snow, heavy at times, transitioning to a few flurries or snow showers late in the day.  Moderate to heavy accumulation, possible 15 to 25 cm.  Windy at times.  High 0, possibly trending cooler late in the day. Tonight: Mainly cloudy with a few flurries and snow showers.  Light to moderate accumulation possible.  Windy at times.   Low near -7.