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Possible snow tomorrow

The forecast is not very clear but there is a chance of sufficient snow overnight tonight & early tomorrow morning to make the slope useable. We’ll check in the morning and, if there is enough snow and someone available to run the tows, we’ll try to open.

Will post an update in the morning once we know whether or not we can open.

Very cold but no snow

There’s been a bit of snow around in the North East, as well as other parts of the country but so far, no more than the odd flurry at Allenheads. The ground is well frozen so if any snow arrives, it should lie.

Snow & Opening Update

The thin snow covering of this morning has turned into a thin and patchy covering by teatime. More snow showers are forecast overnight but there will have to be a reasonable fall to make conditions skiable.

We’ll see what its like around 8.00am tomorrow and put out an update.

Closed today – but maybe open tomorrow

There’s a thin cover of snow at Allenheads but nowhere near enough to ski/board. More is forecast during today & tonight so it’s sounding positive for tomorrow. Will update later today.

‘Restricted’ Membership now available

The Ski-Allenheads website and Webcollect have been updated, so anyone interested can now join the club / pay their subscription for “Restricted” Membership. All of the information is on the website: https://ski-allenheads.co.uk/membership/

Not Opening today – Snow disappearing

I’m afraid yesterday’s thaw has melted too much of the snow on the field and there has been no fresh snow to cover the gaps. There is still some cover but the track of the tow is bare as is much of the steeper section of the slope. This means we won’t open today as it is not practical to run the tows.

Disappointing to have such good snow during the week and miss out at the weekend but that’s the vagaries of Pennine weather. We’ll now have to wait until there’s a fresh blast of cold air and hope for some snow with it.

Not opening today

The rain forecast has arrived as have the warmer temperatures. Although there is still snow on the slope, it will be quickly worn and damaged if we open today. As a little more snow is forecast for tonight and tomorrow, along with colder weather, we have decided not to open today but hope conditions will improve so that we can open tomorrow.

We will review conditions early tomorrow morning and send out an update by 9.00am. If we do open, we will run the tows from about 10.00am.

Opening unlikely tomorrow

We’ve had 3 good days skiing & boarding this week with complete coverage of the field and rather thin but hard and fast conditions.

Unfortunately the forecast for the weekend is not promising with heavy rain and warmer weather starting overnight tonight. We will review conditions in the morning but if the forecast is correct, the snow will disappear quickly and conditions will be impossible for skiing. I’ll email an update in the morning as soon as we’ve been able to check the snow cover and the weather.

Opening today

Quick confirmation that we will open today at about 10.30 and stay open until 3.30 or so, if there are still members who want to ski. The Hemmel Cafe will be open from 10.00 to 4.00pm for any drinks or food you would need. Toilets are also open in the village.

Tows tomorrow?

There has been some snow today & more snow and frost is forecast overnight, however there has also been some warmer periods so we’re not certain what conditions will be like in the morning. Our plan is to open at 11.00am tomorrow, Friday but we will confirm in the morning.