96(*) Open Trails on the Cryogenically Treated Super Sweet, Snowy 4 Sides of #Tremblant.
Cryogenics is a relatively new field of study on the effects of “cold” on the
molecular structures of substances. A prime example is in Industrial Applications
where Metals treated to super cold exposures for prescribed cycles develop
alterations to surface layers that result in beneficial resistance to wear in
rotating or reciprocating bearing surfaces. Increased component life and
reduced sensitivity to friction are the very desirable outcomes.
When it comes to Snow, we have often referred to the unique performance
attributes of Super Cold, “Squeaky” Snow and it’s ability to allow Skiers/Boarders
to enjoy the very highest levels of control responsiveness.
Forecast: To Start The Day Off... Sunny and Very Cool.
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Weather Notes:
At this mornings very early 6:15 A.M. Outdoor Digital Thermometer reading
of -35C, today will see all of those favourable “Squeaky Snow" factors in
ample evidence.
Fear not though, there is a forecasted rise in temps of 21Degrees C by
mid-afternoon to the projected high of -14C!
Until Then...
It may even be cool enough that initial runs could exhibit the higher forward
resistance that occurs when Ski/Board edges do not make the friction generated
molecular thin lubricating water layer that we normally rely on to facilitate “Glide”.
Ski/Board edges work the same basic way as Skates on ice, where the running
length of the metal Skate Blade generates a very very thin layer of lubricating
water due to the heat of friction as it passes over the ice. Below temps of mid-minus
30’s, there’s not enough friction to overcome the ambient cold, so the feel we
get is rather like Skiing on Sand. Gravity will still pull you down, but “Glide”
gets reduced enough that comparatively speaking, it feels like brakes are dragging.
This phenomenon allows you to tackle steeper pitches with more control, so
today is a great day to give trails with more slope a try with less fear of
run-away.
Here’s an illustration of some of the qualities of today's cold formed, wind driven snow.
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Not only can the feel of this snow seem like sand under Skis, but the effects
of both direct and swirling wind can create surface deposit patterns that look
like desert sand too.
Any good Snow-laden Nor-Easter can make these patterns on the wide expanses
of P’tit Bonheur’s upper portions for example, and we always find the uniqueness
of the shapes endlessly fascinating.
As you can see around the Ski Tips, the snow is not at all thick or heavy, at least
in terms of density or weight. It certainly can be thick in overall depth where wind
drifting occurs, but otherwise it is very dust-like with close to zero internal humidity
and it easily breaks apart on contact.
As soon as the temps get up a bit, anywhere into the minus 20’s, Ski and Board
edges work normally, glide returns, and this snow is exquisitely fine to Ski on.
That will occur at lower Mountain levels very early, and further up the Mountain
between 11:00 A.M. and Noon, the whole Mountain should see the return to
normal Glide performance.
Additional Weather Notes:
Sometime around Noon the Sky should become Overcast and Snowfall should
start. The winds are moderate to strong and from the Sou-West, so crossing
the Summit from Soleil towards Beauchemin/Lowell T/Rope Tow.
The snowfall is currently categorized as “Scattered Flurries” so we’ll just have
to wait and see what kind of accumulations come from it, but with this direction
and speed, Lee-Side Drifting may take place on upper North Sectors.
Conditions Notes:
Please Note: Review trail status icons/legend in graphic below
for individual trail detail.
--------------- Conditions Caveat ---------------
"Bundle Up” Alert from Open to 13:00Hrs, 1:00P.M.
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...other than that, it’s going to be a Great Day!
Mountain Utility Notice: Due to extreme Cold Weather,
the First Tracks Program is canceled for today and Soleil Sector
Opening @ 10:00A.M. for Safety.
96(*) Open Trails on the Archival Copy of Official Open Trails,
Grooming, Snowmaking and Lift Status for February 3, 2015,
Courtesy of Tremblant.ca
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