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	Current Snow Conditions 2009 - 2010 Season Brainerd Minnesota
2/8/10	A wintery weekend at last! It was time to get the snow plows out again after receiving 3 inches of snow.
2/5/10	Just in time for the weekend, we have about 1 inch of fresh snow from this mornings snowfall.
1/25/10	Received a mixture of snow and rain over the weekeend; it didn't result in much accumulation of snow. It is snowing this morning. We've received about 1 inch.
12/27/09	It snowed all day Saturday, off and on, dropping another 3 - 5 inches of snow.
12/26/09	The Christmas Storm of 2009 - it has been snowing for 3 days and continues this morning. Although the storm did not reach the catastrophic levels that were predicted, we estimate that about 10 inches of snow has fallen. Yesterday and today, the snow was wet and heavy, so it is not going anywhere and will make for a great snow base for snowmobiling and skiing. The ice was good before the storm and I have seen a lot of fish houses on the ice. Mild temps will make for a fun weekend.
12/14/09	More snow has landed in the Brainerd Lakes Area--an additional 2 inches!
12/9/09	We received enough snow that it was time to break out the shovel to clean off the driveway! About 2 inches of snow arrived overnight.
12/4/09	After experiencing a warmer-than-normal November, it finally started to cool off and snow again! With some about 1/2 inch of snowfall during the early morning hours and some light snowfall throughout the day, our ground is now white!
10/10/09	Early snow this year! Started snowing last night and we have about 2 inches on the ground this morning. The snow and cold weather should enhance the Fall Colors.

	Current Snow Conditions 2008 - 2009 Season Brainerd Minnesota
3/10/09	Our March snowstorm arrived. With it about 5 inches of snow fell to the ground in the Brainerd Lakes Area.
2/26/09	It snowed all day long, resulting in about 4.5 inches of fresh snow!
2/21/09	Actual snowfall was about 3 inches.
2/20/09	It's snowing! Roughly 1/2 inch has accumalted so far this afternoon. Weather reports state we can expect 1-2 inches of total accumulation by midnight.
2/18/09	A fresh inch of snow fell overnight! It's nice to have a fresh layer of snow.
2/11/09	Although it snowed most of the afternoon, the snow melted as soon as it hit the ground and no snow accumulated.
1/29/09	A light snowfall yesterday--only about a quarter inch.
1/19/09	A few flakes fell yesterday, but just a light dusting. We have snow flurries this morning as well.
1/03/09	About 4 inches of snow fell during the day and evening. Alot less than the predicted 8 inch snow, but it is great for the trails.
12/31/08	Records show this December is the snowiest December since the 1960s! A total snowfall of 28.3 inches fell in December alone for you to get out and enjoy!
12/30/08	Over 6 inches received so far. Still under a winter storm warning until mid-afternoon as moderate to heavy snowfalls continue . . . another 2 inches fell bringing total snowfall for the day to 8 inches!
12/23/08	Let it snow! We received about 2 - 6 inches of snow over night--and *it's still snowing*!
12/20/08	We missed the Big One, but we still received 5 inches of snow. Another day in heaven. Check out the new Brainerd Backyard Webcam.
12/14/08	Sunday, Great snow! Over 8 inches of snow arrived today, followed by cold and high winds. Here is a photo from this morning.
12/7/08	A Canadian clipper dropped another two inches of dry, fluffy snow.... cold too.
12/6/08	Overnight we received about 2 - 3 inches of very fluffy snow, and it is supposed to be windy today, so it will really blow around.
11/29/08	Another inch of snow fell in the Brainerd Lakes, not much but at least it is white.
11/15/08	The snow is back--we received about an inch--and this time it looks as though it may be here to stay.
10/27/08	More snow fell overnight resulting in a bit of snow cover. However, it couldn't stand up through the sunny day.
10/26/08	The first snowflakes fell late morning. It was a light snow that melted as soon as it landed.

	Current Snow Conditions 2007 - 2008 Season Brainerd Minnesota
4/11/08	A winter storm in April! Snow fell in the Lakes area starting yesterday evening and is still falling this morning. The snow fall in the area this morning is measuring 8 to 12 inches.
3/5/08	About an inch of light, fluffy snow fell overnight.
2/28/08	A Canadian Clipper blew through today and dropped another inch of snow. Not much, but it cleans up the landscape.
2/15/08	Snowed all day and only got 1 inch. Very dry and fluffy snow.
2/14/08	Snow plows and shovels will be busy for a while today: we received 3 - 4 inches of snow overnight. It's nice to see a fresh layer of white on the ground!
2/9/08	Received about an inch of snow in the last 24 hours. Today we are looking forward to The Big Wind and sub-zero temps.
2/4/08	Not much, but we got one inch of snow today. At least it covers up all of the grey stuff.
2/1/08	As we welcome February, we are experiencing some light snow, although nothing significant for added inches. Continued, scattered light snows are expected throughout the weekend.
1/28/08	Saturday morning I woke up to find fresh snow falling. Unfortunately, we only received a dusting. On the plus side, I didn't have to take the shovel out!
1/23/08	Well, we've peaked out of negative temperatures and the sun has decided to join us for a day or two. No fresh snow, other than some extremely light flurries on Monday that were nothing to write home about.
1/18/08	Brrrrr . . . Bundle up if you have to go outside today. Wind chill advisories in effect today with values expected as low as -32 during the day. Wind chill warnings gon into effect as the evening approaches with wind chills potentially reaching as low as -60 tonight. No new snow; but snow depth in the area is still around 8 inches.
1/14/08	Still waiting for the snow to fall . . . the snow that was forecast over the weekend didn't make it. The temperature has dropped, and it's quite brisk out. So, we're not expecting any snow today.
1/11/08	Yesterday morning brought some fresh snow to the Lakes Area. It was just a dusting, with light snow accumulations just under an inch. A slight chance of snowfalls will be with us throughout the weeknd. Drive carefully if you'll be on the road today since freezing drizzle may accompany the snow shower possibilty throughout the day.
12/23/07	Yesterday we had a light mist that caused extreme icing. This morning we are getting light snow and high winds are expected this afternoon. Received about 3 inches of snow through out the day.
12/4/07	Wow, an Old Fashioned Winter! Lots of snow, roads slippery and congested, snow banks that our Golden Retriever avoids. Should be Great Sledding. It is about 4:00 and we have received about 6 inches of snow today and it is still snowing. Thought I would update this before I went out to shovel snow.
12/1/07	Twelve hours of snow fall that dropped about 8 - 9 inches of snow. This a great start for our Winter Fun.
11/9/07	The first snow of the season. Not much but the ground is white, a sign of things to come. We are hoping that This Is The Year!


	Current Snow Conditions 2006 - 2007 Season Brainerd Minnesota
3/2/07	Overall the storm dropped around 12 inches of snow. Great sledding and skiing!
3/1/07	As of 9:00 AM we have received about 2 inches of snow. The forecast is for a lot more snow. Stay tuned.
2/25/07	Unofficial storm total looks like about 10 inches. We have not actually ventured outside, however we did observe our Golden Retriever standing in the snow. Check the Web Cam.
2/24/07	As of 5:00PM - 6 inches and counting - still more snow expected over night.
2/6/07	This morning we received another inch of light, fluffy snow.
2/1/07	Another inch drifted in during the day, just a fluff.
1/29/07	An inch of snow fell last night, and combined with the half inch dusting on Saturday morning the ground is completely white again.
1/11/07	Yes, it is hard to believe, but the Brainerd area received an inch of snow over night. Not much, but at least the ground is white.
12/29/06	Snow! Started with a mist this morning and changed over to snow around 7:30AM, and as of 11:00 AM we have about 2 inches of new snow.
12/22/06	A White Christmas! Yes, it's true the Brainerd Lakes area has been covered by 1 inch of snow. Not much, but we will take what we can. Happy Holidays!
12/04/06	We're White! Two inches of white fluffy snow arrrived last night changing the entire landscape. With the cold temperatures the last few nights, we have been making ice too.
11/13/06	First snow of the 2006 season with about 2 inches of snow. The weather forecast is cool for the next few days, so it should hang around. Maybe this is the YEAR??

	Current Snowmobile Trail Conditions 2009 - 2010 Season Brainerd Minnesota
1/27/10	The rain over the weekend was absorbed by the snow and froze by Sunday night, Monday morning. The trail base has become hard and icy. It is hard to tell how much snow we did receive on Monday and Tuesday because of the blowing and drifting. All in all the trails still look good to ride and I have seen the groomers. Yes you will fine thin spots in the base, but with it being icy from the rain, it will not degrade as fast. The recent snow should be enough to cool and lube the sled, just ride cautiously. Hank
1/13/10	Rode over the weekend. The trails are in good shape for riding. The groomers have been out on a regular basis. With the warmer weather we are having, the trails are holding up just fine. Hank
1/3/10	Happy New Year! Have been riding off and on during the week. The groomers have been out and doing a great job on the trails. Trails are in good condition. The Brainerd club has started its regular grooming schedule. It will not take much snow for the trails to be really great. With the cold weather many of the slush spots have started to freeze up, but you still want to be cautious on the lakes and swamps. Hank
12/28/09	Groomers have started running their grooming schedule. With the heavy snow and ice, watch for low branches and downed limbs. Caution needs to be taken on the lakes and swamps as slush is present from all the snow. All in all the trails are in good shape and starting to build a base for the season. Hank

	Current Snowmobile Trail Conditions 2008 - 2009 Season Brainerd Minnesota
3/2/09	The groomers have been out since Friday and the trails are in really good shape. The base is firm, but you will fine corners that will be icy. You can still find plenty of untouched snow to ride in. Hank
2/26/09	By 5PM on Thursday, the heavier flurries from the day had stopped. I measured 4” of new snow, with the weather service reporting 4.5” in Brainerd. As of 9:30 PM it was still snowing, but the wind was also blowing pretty good, causing drifting. With this strong wind, it will be hard to determine how much additional snowfall we received. Hank
2/9/09	The snow was holding up pretty good until today. The rain and warm weather has taken its toll. Forecast is for the rain to turn to snow. 1” of possible accumulation by Tuesday night, but the snow flurries are to continue until Thursday. Hank
1/18/09	The trails are in great shape. The high traffic trails show it, but the less traveled on are flat and beautiful. The groomers have been out on a regular basis. We did get some snow on Sunday, but it was off and on flurries. Nothing measurable. Hank
1/4/09	Over the weekend we received about 2” of snow. Though it started out as rain, the only impact it had on the trails was to firm them up. We had a good amount of sled traffic. The groomers will be back out and getting the trails back in shape. Hank
12/31/08	The trails are in good shape and people are out riding. This is the best start to the season we have had in years. Just keep an eye out for slush on the lakes. With the amount of snow we have had, some slush is starting to appear. Hank
12/22/08	We received about 4" to 16"of snow on Saturday. With the blowing and drifting it is hard to say how much snow we actually received. The groomers are out on a regular basis and the trails are starting to shape up. Hank
12/17/08	We received about 8" to 12"of snow on Sunday. With the blowing and drifting it is hard to say how much snow we actually received. The clubs in the area have started grooming. They are mostly out packing the trails. Though ice is reported to be good on some lakes, caution still needs to be used as not all lakes and swamps could be this way. Hank

	Current Snowmobile Trail Conditions 2007 - 2008 Season Brainerd Minnesota
3/10/08	Did ride this past weekend. The trails were still in great shape. Yes, we did encounter some bare spots, but overall they were really good. You can tell that the groomers are pulling the snow in from the edges to maintain the trails. With the warmer temps this week, we will see what happens. Hank
2/25/08	The clubs have been out grooming the trails this past week and were in good shape. The warm weather did have an impact on the areas where the snow was thin, or brown. Snow is in the forecast for Tuesday and Thursday. Hank
2/18/08	Did ride this past weekend. The new snow that we received this past week made for good riding. The trail base is in good shape and has held up well. Where the trail is narrow, you will find the base to be thin, or down to the ground. Hank
1/21/08	On Saturday rode to Ironton and Sunday was to Pine River on the Paul Bunyan Trail. You can tell the groomers have been out working the trails. They are doing their best to bring the snow back into the trail to cover the thin spots. With the cold weather, the trails have set up very nice. With easy riding, the trails will last. Hope we get some fresh snow this week. Hank
1/14/08	Rode from Brainerd to North of Aitkin on Sunday. The trail base firmed up and iced up with the warm weather this past week. You quickly found out how warn your wear rods were. The inside of the corners and the high traffic areas were bare. The trails will last if people will be easy in and out of the throttle. You could tell where people had spun their tracks. Lets hope we get some more snow. Hank
1/7/08	It was 40 and sunny on Sunday. Thin or brown spots on the trails took a hit. On the upside, snow is in the forecast for the majority of the week and into the weekend. Lets hope we get enough. Hank
12/25/07	Merry Christmas. We received about 1 to 2 inches of snow the other day. It is hard to tell exactly how much with the blowing and drifting that was taking place. The club is still out grooming. The trails are in very good shape for this early in the season. The limited sled traffic has helped the trails. Hank
12/20/07	Snow on the trails is getting thin in spots. We have been out grooming to help this, but bare spots are starting to appear on the trail and at road crossings. But, all in all the trails are very good. One does still need to be cautious on the lakes. With the snow we received, slush is now present. Snow is in the forecast for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hank

Please be aware that snowmobiles with studs are not allowed on most paved state and public trails. All snowmobiles not registered in the state of Minnesota must obtain a trail use permit.
To obtain a sticker or permit, or if you have further questions, please contact the Department of Natural Resources, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. at 1-888-646-6367 or 651/296-6157 when calling from the Twin Cities vicinity.

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Snowmobile Trail conditions -- Brainerd Minnesota Area