A Chinook in Ontario!

Our opening temperature starts at +9C(+7C) and it hold at +10 (FL+8C) in the afternoon and then slip to +4C (FL +1C). So this is what a Chinook feels like!
Today the winds are from the South at 10kph bringing warmer rain to the region. They will swing back to the North mid-day tomorrow picking up speed to the 20kph. This will bring a slight chill back to the region for a wee while.

OFSC is reporting 20158km (yesterday 22494 km) of open trails. The warmer temps and now the heavy 12 hours of rain starting later today are pushing the riding zone to the North.

The Ski Hills remain in good shape fore Spring-like skiing. Virtually all runs and lifts showing as open. The warm temps are going to make Spring-like skiing today. The rain later today will challenge the snow base. It is best to check with your hill to get their conditions directly from them. Detailed info at onthesnow.ca/Ontario.

There are 31 days til green grass – but this rain could bring out the green sooner. Golf is so close – the heart will be racing knowing green grass is starting to appear. We are constantly asked about our highway sign as people use it as a harbinger of Spring. The heat and rain will knock-down the snow-pack and the sun’s heat will penetrate the cloud cover. The winds will be lifting the moisture formed in the melt to speed the shrinkage. It will be interesting to see what we look like on Tuesday after 2 days of warm, wind and sun. Your clubs will know this and will want to hit a ball. Do you? Is your game ready for the golf season? We know you are getting restless to golf with your friends. The golf bug bite will continue to itch and needs to be scratched. While getting warmer, it is still not warm enough to get outside and play. Nothing beats a few holes of golf with your family. The hi-def indoor simulator is operating and ready fore you and your foursome. Or bring 8 and play a two-person scramble with 4 teams. It is time to start getting the swing in shape fore opening day, or before you might be headed South fore a golf trip. We will clean up the rust on your first swings as part of the deal! Call the clubhouse 7056461060 to book your time.

We are trying to bring Spring along by applying black sand on the snow covering the greens. This will use the power of the sun to penetrate the snow-pac and expose the greens to sunlight and the breezes after their 4 months of darkness.