Beautiful partly sunny day perfect temperature

The sunrise this morning was glowing off the Chugach Mountains. Sweet sunny kiss for another lovely day of skiing and riding. The temperature at the T in Girdwood is 32°, lets hope it does not get any warmer. Snow is already falling off the trees, but no running streams down the streets like last week. Western Prince William sound is in the calm space between two low pressure systems right now. The forecast for today is mostly sunny, then some more snow this weekend. Going to be great skiing! All the nordic trails have been groomed as well as the mountain. Come enjoy some classic Alaska outdoor winter activities in Glacier Valley, then stop in The Grind for a warm steamer of your favorite coffee beverage.

Next week is Valentine's, not like we need an excuse to pick out lovely pieces of art for our loves. After lunch at the Bake Shop, pick out a beauty at Girdwood Center for the Visual Arts. There has been some nice additions to their collections this winter.

Nice powdery snow layer with more to come

There has been a nice 4 inch layer of powder on the ground for two days now with a little sprinkling this afternoon. The temperature was around 23° all day in Girdwood and humidity was high. There is a winter storm warning, but as of 9:45 this evening, there is no heavy snow and no wind in Glacier Valley. I have high hopes for the morning because there is a heavy radar image right now.

The nordic trails in Girdwood were groomed yesterday and I took advantage of them this evening. Nice conditions even with the ice just 4 inches below, its hard to walk so skiing really is the best.

Here is a fine example of how nice the snow and trees look right not. The trees really light up under the lights on the walking path along Arlberg Ave.