How's the snow?

[jerlane]

I was thinking about heading out to Lake Minnetonka or Calhoun this afternoon. Any reports on how the snow is holding out?

[Lee_Uptown]

Well, it doesn't look good. I last went out on Sunday and it was sticky and heavy. By now, after a 3 cycles of freeze thaws, it's probably crappy. I'd lock myself up in the lab and clean up -80.

[Iceman]

I was on Wayzata bay this morning using my 9m and when I was on the ice patches is when it sucked. I went across one time and back and went home. There is a lot of water on top of the ice too. Very poor cond.
If you go take care and be safe.

Dave

[jerlane]

Thanks for the reports. I may drive by Calhoun on my way home, but it doesn't sound very hopeful.

[pete168]

I hit Forest Lake about 9am this morning. Took a walk out on the ice/slush/water and didn't even bother getting a kite out. We either need the warmth to smooth out the lakes, then refreeze it, or another good dumping of snow.

Pete

[JRN]

DITTO. Drove past WBL. Can you say SLUSH BOWL? Maybe long johns under a dry suit. It should drop below freezing by the weekend. I'm going south, which should guarantee great conditions while I'm gone. You're welcome for taking one for the team.

[mike371]

Up here in the Hackensack area the snow is disappearing fast but rideable. I just got back from a fun light wind session on a small lake just north of Backus with a 7.5 Apex 3. Apparent wind ROCKS

[Denis]

Checked out Calhoun around noon. Puddles everywhere and the snow going fast. It looks like this.

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[Barry P]

I kited on Turtle lake today & made a wake!

I think we need colder weather and more snow.

[fabrino]

Hi

I rode on calhoun from 5 to 6.30 pm today.. very slushy conditions but quite fun..
from the shore it looked much worse than it actually was once you're riding..
the skis had a good grip and the surface although very watery was uniform..
at the end I was not even too wet..
there was just another kiter (many thks for launching my soaking wet foil!) and he was also enjoying it..

problem was the wind.. was around 10/12 when I started and dropped to 7 or less as I left

ciao
f.

[Matt V]

The only time I am truly happy on the flat is with about 8 inches water over thick ice. Planing a snowboard is a thrill and you get to really spray the slush sideways. I can release my edge from the ice in about 3 inches of water, but the fun starts when you get to that 8 inches where you really can carve without touching the ice.