Batten Down Weather Hatches - January Assault is Coming!

The Overview

The winds are battling for dominance of our region as the 45th parallel remains the battle line. A strong front will move in overnight, and leave before morning. Warmer temps could bring rain, freezing rain and snow over the next 24 hours. This front will pass tomorrow and leave light rain possible during the day. Early Saturday, another front comes in from the SW and is loaded with wet. We look like we are getting snow at this point, but this one is too close to call. The alternative is freezing rain and rain. Let’s cheer for the North winds!

The Radar Never Lies!

Our opening temperature starts at -25C(FL -29C) and it will rise to -9C (FL -17C) in the afternoon and then keep going up to +3C (FL -1C) overnight. Special Weather statement issued for later in the week.

The ill winds are from the East peaking at about 26kph late afternoon, and falling back tonight. Tonight will see them move around the compass to SW, bringing a push of warmer air and rain to much of Ontario. There are north winds over GBay pushing back on the warm front, bringing rain, freezing rain and snow close to if not on Muskoka Parry Sound.

Daylight Hours

Sunrise – 7:54AM, Sunset – 4:54PM. The day is lengthening by 4 seconds daily – we have gained 78 seconds of daylight since Winter Solstice.

Road Report

The plows remain on the roads in the southern lea of GBay. These incoming weather fronts will be a serious challenge to the operators. Best of luck this weekend crews!

School Bus Status

School bus report – no cancellations at this point – should be no reason to cancel today!

Snowmobile Report

Snowmobile Trail Update – there are still no trails officially open south of Temiskaming. Trailering is the order of the month so far if you want to ride.

Course Update

There are 91 days til green grass. But 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.

There can’t be enough snow for the golf course. The rain fronts approaching Southern Ontario hopefully remain south. The grass loves this white duvet. It is quietly sleeping under all of this, getting ready for the sound of the ball landing on it somewhere – hopefully the fairway!

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.