Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Weather Update

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

We are happy to report that we have about 2 and 1/2 feet of snow on the ground and are expecting even more in the weather front that is heading our way. The forecast is telling us to expect between 6 and 12 inches in the next day or so and even more after that.

Currently all trails are groomed and being enjoyed by our cross country skiers as well as snowshoers and our tubing and snowboarding hills have been very popular.

Because of the snow we have received as well as the snow we are expecting, the Generals Highway (the road that leads from the 180 to our resort) is currently closed and we are running our escort services in and out of our property. At the end of this blog you will find an Escort FAQ.

Weather Update:

This Afternoon: Snow. Temperature falling to around 24 by 5pm. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. South southeast wind between 9 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Christmas Day: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to near 24 by 10am, then falling to around 19 during the remainder of the day. South wind 11 to 18 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind between 6 and 10 mph.



Montecito Escort FAQ

Q: What is an 'Escort'?

A: An escort is a caravan of guest and resort vehicles that is often required by the Park Service
due to narrow and icy roads. It is not a shuttle or van service. You will be arriving at Montecito in your own car.

Q: If Montecito requires an escort, where do I go and what do I do?
A: We escort Montecito guests with advanced reservations into the resort at three times per day: 11am, 3pm, and 6pm. The escort caravan meets at the Grant Grove Marketplace. In order to be part of an escort, you must follow these steps exactly:

1. Travel eastbound on Highway 180. If you are coming from the South, Route 63 is the
most efficient. If you are coming from the North, find take Hwy 99 to 180 through Fresno.
See the Directions page for complete instructions.

2. When you transition onto Hwy 180 call the Front Desk at (559) 565-3388 and we will
sign you up for a specific escort time. The times are set at 11am, 3pm, and 6pm and
cannot be changed to accommodate individual needs. You will not be escorted in unless
you have called us prior to your arrival at Grant Grove.

3. Continue on 180 past the Big Stump picnic area until you hit a three-way junction. To
the right is the “Sequoia” road and a locked gate. To the left is “Kings Canyon/Grant
Grove.” Go left at this junction. See this Map for details.

4. Four miles past the junction you'll come to Grant Grove village on the right hand side.
Pull into the parking lot near the Post Office and Marketplace. This is where the escort
will meet. If required, please put on your chains at this time. Unfortunately, our escort
staff cannot assist you in putting on your chains. If you have a prolonged wait, feel free to
make use of the Grant Grove Market, Restaurant and Gift Shop.

Q: If an escort is required, do I need my chains?

A: The Park Service requires that all vehicles carry snow chains regardless of drive-train.
Translation: even if you have 'All Wheel Drive', '4-Wheel Drive', or 'Snow Tires' you are required
by law to carry chains that fit (cable type chains are also permitted). However, if you have AWD,
4x4, or Snow Tires you will most likely not need to use your chains when driving into the Resort,
however chains must be carried (just in case) at all times. Chain use requirements are condition
dependent and determined by the Park Service as indicated on roadside signs.

Q: What happens if I can't make the escort?

A: The park service permits our use of the road three times per day at 11am, 3pm, and 6pm. If
you are unable to arrive on one of these three scheduled times, you will be unable to access our
resort. These times are not flexible and cannot be changed under any circumstances. If you miss
the 6pm escort, we may be able to move your first night's reservation to the John Muir Lodge in
Grant Grove. Please call the Montecito front desk for further information on 559 -565- 3388.

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Weather Update

After a couple of days of beautiful blue sky and sunshine, all of us at Montecito are looking forward to the heavy snow that we are expecting starting tonight (Dec 21st) and lasting at least til mid-week this week.

We currently have about two feet of snow on the ground and have been happy to offer fully groomed ski trails for our guests.

Although the roads have been open for the last two days we are expecting a snow storm tonight that should leave up to 5 or 6 inches of snow on the ground, making it very possible that the roads will be closed come morning. For all guests traveling up to the Lodge we highly advise you to call our Lodge's main line on 559-565-3388 before you set off on your journey to check on the road conditions and to make sure that the roads to us are open and we are not running an escort service for you day of arrival.

Please find the weather forecast for today and Monday below:

This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 39. North wind around 6 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight: Snow showers. Low around 27. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Monday: Snow showers. Temperature falling to around 17 by 5pm. West southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Today we have beautiful sunshine and fresh powder conditions! There is a 20% chance of snow later today with a high of 22 F and a low of 12 F. Do to heavy snow please call ahead for escort times. Highway 180 is open all the way to Grant Grove Village, this is where our escort guide meets our guests.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Weather Update

This Morning Montecito woke up with snow and beutiful sunshine. Snow is melting, but we are still having snow predictions.

Today- Likely to have snow showers and cloudy with a high of 19.
Tonight- there is a 40% chance of snow showers with a low of 17.

Wednesday- A 30% chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 21 by noon.
Wednesday night- Moslty cloudy, with a low around 14.



Saturday, December 13, 2008

Snow, Snow, Snow!!!

Montecito woke up with snow this morning! Generals Hwy is closed the only way to enter Montecito is by our Escort Service. Road conditions are subject to change.

This Afternoon- Mostly cloudy with Snow showers.
Tonight- We have a 30% chance of snow and very cloudy.
Sunday- There is a 50% chance of snow showers. Cloudy sky with a high of 22 and lows of 12 at night.

Snow showers are being predicted all through Thursday.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Wednesday- Saturday Weather Update

Today- Sunny with a high near 54.

Tonight- Mostly Clear with a low of 35.

Thursday- Sunny with high near 57.

Thursday Night- Partly Cloudy with low near 33.

Friday- Sunny high near 52.

Friday Night- Partly cloudy low 29.

Saturday- Mostly Cloudy high 29 with 20% chance of snow showers.

Saturday Night- Mostly Cloudy with a slight change of snow and a low near 19.

Monday, December 8, 2008

Tonight- Mostly clear sky, with a low around 29.
Tuesday- Sunny, with a high near 48 and a low of 29.

We have been having very sunny days with cold mornings and evenings. No snow yet!

Weather

Tonight- Mostly Clear Sky, With a low of 29.

Tuesday- Sunny, with a high of 48 and a low of 29.

Wednesday- Sunny, high 49 and a low of 31.

We have been having really nice sunny days with cold mornings and evenings. NO snow yet!

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Weather Update

This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind around 6 mph.


Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Light east southeast wind.

Monday, November 24, 2008

Winter is drawing near

Today we are expecting Partly cloudy skies. Highs at 44F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, m
ostly cloudy skies this evening. A few snow showers developing late. Low 24F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 30%.

Notice for Thanksgiving guests. Please carry chains. We are expecting snowfall within the next few days. Chains must be carried in your trunk even if road conditions may not require them.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 5 and 8 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. West southwest wind at 8 mph becoming north northeast.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 5 and 8 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 32.

For the seven day forecast click here!

Monday, June 2, 2008

Sunny, clear & warm...

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming west between 10 and 13 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southeast.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 13 to 18 mph becoming northwest. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.


For the seven day Forecast Click Here!

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Starting rough but warming up!

Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 39. Southwest wind between 3 and 9 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southwest.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind between 7 and 10 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 5 and 8 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

For the Seven Day Forecast Click Here!

Thursday, May 22, 2008

A stormy and possibly snowy weekend!!

Today: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind between 7 and 11 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming east northeast.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind at 7 mph becoming east.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest.
Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Memorial Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

For the Seven Day Forecast Click Here!

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

A brisk but sunny week ahead...

Today: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 15 to 18 mph becoming south southwest 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph becoming west northwest.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph increasing to between 14 and 17 mph.
Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 6 to 15 mph becoming north. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

For the seven day forecast click here!

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

A sunny but brisk weekend...

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 5 and 8 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 8 and 11 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.


For the seven day forecast, click here!

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Sunny, clear & warm...

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 6 and 9 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming east northeast between 11 and 14 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. East northeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming north northwest.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

For the seven day forecast click here!

Activities offered currently:
Climbing Wall
Primary Play Area
Paintball

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

A mostly sunny weekend...

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind between 5 and 8 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west between 5 and 8 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

A brisk but sunny week ahead...

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 6 and 9 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming southeast between 10 and 13 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Light wind becoming west southwest between 18 and 21 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Check out the seven day forecast here!

Friday, April 25, 2008

A sunny and warm weekend ahead of us...

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind between 3 and 7 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. East southeast wind between 3 and 8 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64. East wind around 7 mph becoming west southwest.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

A chilli start to the week with gradual warming!

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 15 and 18 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind between 15 and 18 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind between 3 and 7 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

For the seven day forecast click here!

Friday, April 18, 2008

A brisk but sunny weekend.

The Ski Shop and trails are now closed but the road is open so come on over and check us out!

Saturday:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Light wind becoming west between 11 and 14 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind at 9 mph becoming south southeast.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Check out the seven day forecast here!

Monday, April 14, 2008

Monday, April 14th, 2008

Our Spring season has officially begun!

The Ski Shop
is closed, for rentals and lessons. This also means that our trails are closed, for skiing. However, with the new season, we will have a different group of activities available.
Stay tuned...


The road is OPEN.
Visitors are not required to carry chains. If it does snow, again, you may be asked to.


Click here, for our local forecast!

Thursday, April 10, 2008

A sunny clear weekend ahead of us...

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58. East wind at 5 mph becoming southwest.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind at 7 mph becoming east northeast.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60. East northeast wind at 7 mph becoming west.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 28.

Check out the seven day forecast here!

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

The week is starting cold but warming up for the weekend...

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. North northwest wind between 11 and 17 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 17. North northwest wind between 10 and 17 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind at 10 mph becoming west.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 30.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 26.

Check out the seven day forecast here...

Monday, April 7, 2008

A chilly and overcast week with the chance of snow...

Monday: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. North northwest wind between 7 and 11 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph becoming southwest.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind between 6 and 13 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. North northwest wind between 9 and 18 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 18.

Check out the seven day forecast!

Sunday, April 6, 2008

A chilly and overcast week with the chance of snow...

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind between 13 and 16 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west northwest between 13 and 16 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind between 13 and 16 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming southwest between 8 and 11 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Check the seven day forecast here!

Thursday, April 3, 2008

A sunny clear weekend ahead of us...

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southwest between 6 and 9 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southeast.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

The possibility of some fresh snow for this weekend...

Remember to call before leaving to check the read condition!

Wednesday:
Snow likely before midnight. , then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

For the seven day forecast click here!
For satellite pictures click here!

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Surprise snow at Montecito!!!

This morning we awoke to find 5 inches of fresh powder coating the mountain side...
The Road is closed to Montecito at the moment (Sunday Morning) but get ready for some great spring conditions next week!

Remember to call ahead before you leave to check the status of the road and sign up for an escort if needed.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West southwest wind between 5 and 7 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind at 7 mph becoming northeast.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind at 6 mph becoming west.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming southeast between 4 and 7 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.



Check the seven day forecast here!

Thursday, March 27, 2008

A sunny but brisk weekend with the chance of snow...

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind between 11 and 14 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind between 8 and 11 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph increasing to between 14 and 17 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind at 10 mph becoming north northwest.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Northwest wind between 3 and 6 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.


For the seven day forecast click here!

Monday, March 24, 2008

Easter week is cooling off, but still lots of sun ahead of us..

Today: Sunny, with a high near 55. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Calm wind becoming east northeast between 5 and 8 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind between 8 and 13 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind between 7 and 10 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Light wind becoming west northwest between 11 and 14 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Sunday, March 23, 2008

More sun and fun...

Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind between 12 and 15 mph becoming calm.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming north between 8 and 11 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind between 7 and 17 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. North northwest wind between 5 and 11 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. North northwest wind 8 to 17 mph becoming southwest.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Looking forward to a great Easter Sunday...

Today: Sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind at 10 mph becoming south.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 20. Light wind becoming east between 12 and 15 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 56. East northeast wind between 7 and 10 mph becoming calm.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming northeast between 7 and 10 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind between 9 and 15 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.


Check out the seven day forecast here!

Thursday, March 20, 2008

A great weekend ahead of us..

All the MS trails have been groomed today ready for the weekend (28km) and the weather is looking great so come on up for some fantastic spring skiing.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind between 3 and 9 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind between 5 and 8 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind between 5 and 8 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 47. East wind at 6 mph becoming south southwest.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

A sunny clear weekend ahead of us...

Today: Sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind between 9 and 14 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind between 3 and 9 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind between 5 and 8 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind between 5 and 8 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 47. East wind at 6 mph becoming south southwest.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

The Road Is Open

This Afternoon:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 13 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West northwest wind between 6 and 13 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind between 6 and 13 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. North northwest wind between 11 and 13 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind between 6 and 11 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Minor Storm - Road OPEN

3/16/2008 9 am
The road is open, however, a 4x4 or snow chains are required.
Exercise caution, as some spots may be icy.
3/15/08, 12:00pm

A small storm is focused on the area today and tomorrow bringing between 1 and 4 inches of fresh snow to our 5 foot base. The ski conditions are a bit icy and temperatures are expected to remain at or below freezing for the next two days. A warming trend should develop early in the week.

Road Condition: OPEN ( 4x4 or Chains Required)

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Storms 'a Coming!

On Tuesday and Wednesday we got a combined 6 inches of fresh powder and we're expecting lots more. Pleas print the Escort FAQ and call us at 559-565-3388 before you leave for current road conditions!

Our base is at 5 feet with great coverage.

Click Here for a Detailed Forecast from the National Weather Service

Road Condition: GATES CLOSED (4x4 or Chains Required, No Escort until further notice)

Friday, February 15, 2008

Outlook Good

It's sunny today and a little chilly. The expected high today is 38 degrees. The road is open, (no escorts). Even though you're required to carry snow chains, they are not required, at this time. Regular tires are okay. Just be careful!

Thursday, February 14, 2008

A Suprise Dusting of Snow!

Cross country ski conditions are very spring like at this point. Rainy and warm days make for difficult skiing. We are still in the midst of winter and we'll be expecting more snow. But as of this point, all we can do is cross our fingers for more snow soon!

Click Here for a Detailed Forecast from the National Weather Service

Road Condition: OPEN (Chains Required, No Escort)

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Sunny, Clear and Gorgeous!

A ridge of high pressure has settled over the region bringing warmer temperatures and lots of sun! Our high temps are in the mid-40's and it gets below freezing at night, which makes for snow that is alternately icy in the AM and slushy in the PM. Our base is at 5 feet with great coverage. Forecast: More of the same.

Click Here for a Detailed Forecast from the National Weather Service

Road Condition: OPEN (Chains Required, No Escort)

Monday, February 11, 2008