Hear The Snow Drums Beat!

by | Jan 18, 2020 | Muskoka Weather

The Overview

Let the storm begin. The snow drum is beating quite loudly. We are under a Snowfall Warning with upwards of 15-25cm of snow expected over the next 30 hours. The plows will be busy and your shovels and blowers should be ready fore a couple of days of good workout. The roads will be a challenge as the winds will be causing visibility problems by whipping the snow around. This will last most of today. This storm will remain with us until sometime around noon tomorrow. The cleanup can then be completed and we can return to clear weather activities on new snow. We will remain chilly until Wednesday when the temps will edge up to just below freezing.

The Radar Never Lies!

Our opening temperature starts at -24C(FL -20C) and it will rise to -9C (FL-17C) in the afternoon and then stay at -9C (FL -14C) overnight. The ill winds from the East are moderating the temps.

The winds are from the SE and will continue around to the East, increasing in speed to over 20kph fore most of the day. Overnight they will rotate through NE to North and continue at just under 15kph fore the day.

Daylight Hours

Sunrise – 7:50AM, Sunset – 5:05PM. We have gained 116 seconds of daylight since Winter Solstice.

Road Report

The plows are the canary in the snow coal mine. They are out throughout SW Ontario as the storm has reached there already. Plows in the Parry Sound Muskoka region will be getting loaded with sand/salt and going through their pre-op checks anytime now.

School Bus Status

School bus report – no cancellations as the busses are tucked away fore this storm today.

Snowmobile Report

Snowmobile Trail Update – the trails are open around Algonquin Park and this circle of running should expand over the next few days after this latest snow dump. The closed trails still outnumber the open ones at this time.

There are 82 days til green grass. It is going to snow. You are watching golf on TV. 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 83 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.

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