Author: Ski-Allenheads

After a good day today – up to a foot of snow, tows will run tomorrow starting about 10.00am, probably until dusk.

Hi

there is 6 – 10″ of snow on field at Allenheads. We’ll run the tows from 10.00 tomorrow. if you haven’t paid your subscription for this season, reduced rate still apply so please pay before going to Allenheads.

The forecast is for some heavy snow showers tonight and tomorrow, however with very strong winds. It is very unlikely that we will be able to operate tomorrow but may be able to open on Sunday. We will update the website over the weekend and also put messages on Facebook and Twitter.

Thanks to those who helped put up the tows the other Sunday. They’re both now ready and awaiting the snow.

Winter’s getting closer and its time to get ready for the snow. We’re putting the tows up this coming Sunday, 7th November starting 10.30 on the field at Allenheads. If you can get there earlier, all the better as the cabin will be open by 10.00. As ever, we need all the help we can get so that we can get the work done during the morning.

If you want refreshments afterwards, the Hemmel Cafe will be open serving Sunday lunches, although you may need to book if you want the lunch – more information at: The Hemmel Cafe – The Cafe in Allenheads. Hope to see you on Sunday,

Membership is now open for the coming season. We expect to be back to normal and plan to fully operate the tows as usual. Lets hope for a repeat of last season’s snow when we could have run the tows for at least 30 days. 

There is more snow on our slope than indicated on neighbouring webcams. Often 6 inches and more in places where it had drifted. Unfortunately there are a few very thin if not bare patches where the wind has blown the snow. The ground is very wet as well. With the colder weather forecast, all we need now is a  little more snow as forecast later this week. Skis crossed.

Snow stopped but thawing on wet ground so not running tows today. Frost and more showers overnight so if the snow stays, may well be OK tomorrow. Will update in the morning.

Snowing heavily and a covering of a few cms. Very uncertain how long the snow will last as rain to follow later this morning. If conditions stay OK, we’ll run the tows but will review later this morning – update on 0191 597 4174 about 11.00am. Will also update here by lunchtime.