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Title: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: Joel on December 09, 2012, 03:11:17 PM
Well we got snow about 6"-7" of powder yesterday. But about 3:00am the wind started so now we have a blizzard.  My son took the 79' Drifter out today. The Ltd's are still awaiting extra time and parts. :o  Joel
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: Interceptor398 on December 09, 2012, 03:57:21 PM
We have about 6 inches so far today with more on the way. ;D
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: jimvw57 on December 09, 2012, 08:41:03 PM
looks like about 13 inches so far today. We'll see what tomorrow will bring. It was supposed to turn into rain but that never happened. Got SNOW instead!!

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: gixxer6 on December 10, 2012, 07:07:21 AM
We got around 6", more coming followed by the forcast of 40 degrees and sunny by the end of the week.   >:(
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: PorcupineTim on December 10, 2012, 04:26:23 PM
We got 6" overnight and it looks like its here to stay.  Cold seasonal temps to go along with it too!

Time to go out and show the youngin's what Kawasaki was doing 35 years ago.

Happy sledding guys!
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: invader87 on December 10, 2012, 09:28:46 PM
Jealous!!! i think we have maybe an inch. :'( Do some riding for me please!!!
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: PorcupineTim on December 17, 2012, 03:31:16 AM
Wow, we're deep into winter here in Timmins.  With 7 inches on the ground, we're forecasted to receive another 6 to 8 inches on Thursday, and it's been really cold of late.  Saturday morning was nuts, -20c and a wind chill close to -30. 

It's been hard to get out and about because the swamps weren't frozen over but that's a thing of the past now.  All swamps, rivers nad lakes are frozen up good with over 10 inches of ice on the lakes as of Saturday.  There's talk of the trails opening soon, if we get all the snow we're supposed to.

Hope you guys can get a bit of what we're getting and get out there and put some miles on.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: jimvw57 on December 17, 2012, 06:52:08 AM
We started out good, but warmer temps last week and rain/ mist over the weekend has pretty much screwed up the snow. We still have about 4-5 inches but it is soggy and the ground is not frozen yet.  Need some more snow and some colder temps.. (did I just say that??)
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: Joel on December 17, 2012, 08:59:33 AM
Hey Jim I agree its kinda a double edged sword when you feed livestock for a living which supports a hobby that requires snow.
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: Habbeli on December 18, 2012, 04:08:23 PM
Hahaaa, here in northern Sweden, we have received around 42 inches  ??? ;D
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: Trucker on December 18, 2012, 05:04:48 PM
I am ready for summer already
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: gixxer6 on December 18, 2012, 05:21:18 PM
Ours has completely melted.   :(  But they are forcasting 10 inches on Thursday!  My fingers are crossed.
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: jimvw57 on December 20, 2012, 12:09:04 AM
Started coming down around 10:30, slick driving home from work but it's looking good for some riding this weekend!!!
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: PorcupineTim on December 20, 2012, 07:26:48 AM
Up here, the two most important tasks we have to undertake before winter, and we take these things seriously, are getting your winter tires on and getting your snowblower ready.

I'm pretty sure you guys who are in the path of this one are similarily prepared and I hope the pain in the butt factor is minimal.  Gotta be excited for all this snow your gettin' though eh?  We're supposed to get the tail end of this with about 6 inches maybe more.  Our trails should be open after Christmas sometime. 

We now have a vintage snowmobile club, gonna get in touch with them. 

Rock on!

Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: jimvw57 on December 20, 2012, 09:20:37 AM
Snowblower has been ready for about a month, snow tires were put o a week before the last bit of snow we got. Sleds have been ready for about a month... same as last year, but this year we got SNOW!!!!

Planning on a little trail blasting this weekend. it has been years since I hit the trails around here, just not enough snow.
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: ChaChi on December 22, 2012, 08:43:50 AM
The question I have for you all is how much snow is enough? We just got our first dusting and the grass isn't covered... I wanna get the sleds out, but kawi's need deep snow for floating? Don't they? lol
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: gixxer6 on December 22, 2012, 10:40:24 AM
The question I have for you all is how much snow is enough? We just got our first dusting and the grass isn't covered... I wanna get the sleds out, but kawi's need deep snow for floating? Don't they? lol

IMO, a solid base of at least 8", then a minimum of 1" of powder on top to lube the slides...
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: Joel on April 10, 2013, 08:21:03 AM
12" on the ground and still more coming down.Excellent for the crops and even better for taking the sleds out one last time. 8)Joel
Title: Re: Snow! Snow Snow
Post by: jimvw57 on April 14, 2013, 09:55:07 AM
More snow is falling right now....