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The Weardale Ski Club is having excellent conditions at the moment and more snow is forecast! The long range weather forecast is predicting that the strong winds will die away from Sunday and calm sunny weather will return by Tuesday. Anyone want to join me either Sunday or Tuesday/Wednesday??

Phil


Ski report from Thursday
An absolutely superb day was had by about 60 members today in alpine conditions with wall to wall powder, no wind and blue skies. The type of day you only get once a year and guess who was working, propping up the NHS, whilst you lot were out enjoying it - not that I feel bitter or miffed at all.

Tomorrow is forecast up to a foot or more of new snow but also increasing winds so skiing unfortunately is not planned for Friday and as high winds look set to persist into Saturday it is unlikely we will ski then but if things change then I will send out a new email and the answerphone will be update. I am hoping that if the winds die off by Sunday we may open then but will know nearer the time. There is currently a mountain full of snow there and with much more predicted we should get a few more good days in over the next week or so.
Steve (WSC)

Weather update is not promising for Tuesday, gusting winds are going to contiune. The road to the slope is closed today (Monday) due to drifting snow and it is not possible to say if it will be open tomorrow.

We are going to check when the snow report is updated this evening, if you are interesting is going then its best to check the answer phone (01388 317 767) to avoid a wasted journey.

Phil

How about thursday? best day for me (potentially if I can get it off!) I can hire the gear from Sayers in Yarm!

Its confirmed weardale will not open on Tuesday.

WSC
The winds have persisted and there are still concerns about the road blocking so we are not planning to open on Tuesday but will reconsider as the week progresses and update as soon as conditions beome favourable.
Steve

I'm thinking of heading up at some point over the weekend. Forecast is to remain cold at least all next week so plenty of time yet...

Latest report says they won't be open before Friday at the earliest as they have only ploughed a single track through the 7 foot snow drifts and there are no places to pass a vehicle coming the other way ...