Elephant Lake

 We have had a couple of warmer days, followed by several colder nights and days. The snow has been melting but the ground is frozen and does not absorb the moisture well, resulting in some areas of the roads becoming very muddy. This is a part of Storey Road.   Some parts of Clarke Road before getting to 911 are the same. Early morning road travel along Clarke Road to 911 is better because the mud is frozen from the night before. By late morning, the mud is soft and it's best to have 4 wheel or all wheel drive for the next several weeks. The lake currently has a crusty layer of snow on top making for good travel, either by foot of snowmobile. It was slushy for a couple of days, but the recent cold days and nights have created this crust.  Warmer weather is forecasted for the next several days. Rain is expected this weekend. This will result in slushy conditions on the ice so be careful if planning to go on it.             ...

 March Break Update. After a couple of days of milder weather and rain followed by a flash freeze, the road is hard packed and can be traveled easily with snow vehicles and ATV's (by the adventurous ones!). 

Note that at this time there is limited parking at 911. The recent snow storms and subsequent high winds have resulted in significant accumulation in the lot. These high winds and extremely low temperatures have made it impossible to deal with. 

 The amount of snow we have received over the past several weeks is adding up.

 The Canadian Flag is 60 years old, as of yesterday. Saturday was Canada Flag Day. Let's celebrate the Canadian Flag proudly.  CANADA AND IT'S FLAG ARE NOT FOR SALE!

The snow has not stopped falling since yesterday afternoon. It is predicted to stop this evening. It was a disappointment seeing a truck with a large trailer parked in the snow plow turnaround area yesterday afternoon.  The road was plowed this morning to 911. There are now two trucks with trailers parked where they should not be. Peter H spoke to the snow plow driver who is struggling on where to push the snow, and to turn around.

  We received close to 40 cm of fresh snow last night and into this morning.  Clarke Road to 911 was plowed early. Great news. Let's make sure no one parks across 911 where the snowplow turnaround is please. This has happened in the past. If the area is blocked, the plow driver may not return next time.  John J. spent hours today on his tractor clearing snow at 911.  Thank you John! The road into the cottages from 911 is in great shape for snowmobiles and tracked machines, like our tracked side-by-side. But due to the the depth and softness of the snow, it may be tough for wheeled ATVs etc.  These are pictures taken first thing this morning. A significant amount of snowmobile traffic has been on it this afternoon. More snow is in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday.  If you love snow, you will enjoy this Family Day Weekend at Elephant Lake.