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Ah Winter, We Remember You!

by | Jan 16, 2020 | Muskoka Weather

Ah Winter, We Remember You!

The Overview

The snow storm that went through the night will clear this morning, with another one approaching early Saturday morning. These north winds will create streamers between GBay and Lakes Erie and Ontario, creating some driving challenges in this region through tonight. The temps will remain cold through to Saturday when they turn back up to just below the freezing mark.

The Radar Never Lies!

Our opening temperature starts at -2C(FL -7C) and it will chill to -6C (FL-12C) in the afternoon and then keep dropping to -20C (FL -27C) overnight.

The winds have shifted to the North at less than 20kph fore the day. These winds will keep the chill temps around until Saturday when they shift back to the SE.

Daylight Hours

Sunrise – 7:51AM, Sunset – 5:02PM. We have gained 110 seconds of daylight since Winter Solstice.

Road Report

Road report – The plows are out across the province getting ahead of the snow storm headed in later today.

School Bus Status

School bus report – no cancellations . But check back before heading to the bus stop.

Snowmobile Report

Snowmobile Trail Update – this snow has brought signs of life to trails to our north-east along the Ottawa River and in towards Barry’s Bay and Maynooth. There are some short sections open around Huntsville as well.
There are 84 days til green grass. The golf bug bite needs to be scratched. Your golf season can begin today. The hi-def indoor simulator is operating and ready fore you and your foursome. Keep the banter going all winter. Now is the time to start getting the swing in shape fore opening day, or before you might be headed South fore a golf trip. Call the clubhouse 7056461060 to book your time.

This weather is a challenge for the natural environment. But what Mother Natures deals, she also deals with. Situation ok for now on the playing surfaces. Great to get some snow down!

The Simulator is Open!

When the golf bug bites and you can’t find a tee deck open anywhere, what do you do? You head to Muskoka Highlands where we have a state of the art hi-def simulator at the ready fore your game. With over 20 courses, we have a course fore everyone. And if you want a gathering with golf involved, we have all sorts of games on the simmy that your entire group can play. Where do you think we have taken you fore this hole?

The Dogs

Dog Update – The new pup is a yellow male – Hendrik. He will be in Bracebridge on Jan 28th for the year. Many visits begin in 91 days!

Wizard is in the Autism Assist program. The trainers love him as he is so huggable!

We have heard from Angus and his owner Bill – great story that we will tell in the new year. Ancaster (Ellis) is hosting a major fundraiser in March. And Gavin continues to impress his new owner.

A Special Day In A Wonderful Setting

Weddings are a special day for many people involved. Here at Muskoka Highlands, we reduce that stress with attention to every detail.
But our distinguishing feature is our setting – both inside and out. The clubhouse is designed to hold about 85 guests and the picture shows how this can happen. For larger parties, we engage a tent professional to create a unique setting outside.

Do you want to feel the warmth of a timber-frame clubhouse? Drop us an inquiry – weddings@muskokahighlands.com. We will respond and we will work with you to make your day special.