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Dec 26 (4M, 4w) by Tom Conklin from P18
Trails Skied: 44 [3.1km], Glide Wax: , Grip Wax: -10 to -15
CLASSIC: Short ski on 44. There is lots of snow and it has been fairly well skied-in but the tracks are not solidly set yet. There is basically one set of tracks on 44 but there are many spots where another set could be easily added. It would be great to have it track set soon.

WEATHER: It is cold but the wind isn't up so with layers you can make it quite comfortable.

TRAFic; Lots of people out, hiking, snow-shoeing and skiing but people are respecting the various trails.
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About Skiing in the Green Belt..


The National Capital Greenbelt has over 100km of trails and another 25km of recreational pathways, most of which are suitable for cross-country skiing in the wintertime. All of the trails are suitable for beginner and family outings.


Thanks to the Nakkertok Nordic Ski Club, Orleans Nordic Ski Club and Kanata Nordic Ski Club for their volunteer grooming of various Green Belt trails from time to time. The city of Ottawa and the NCC would like to encourage urban skiing, so if you appreciate the grooming let your councilor, the city and the NCC know!


ONSC grooms The Hornet's Nest (Tauvette street to Montreal Rd), Mer Bleue and Pine Grove Forest (the section off Leitrum Rd). Trails are classic skiing ONLY, no skating is allowed on these trails. The Hornet's Nest is groomed at least weekly and the others as time permits. Updated trail conditions are available at the snow phone; 613-837-SNOW.


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Current Weather

Observed at: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Int'l Airport
Date: 11:00 PM EDT Saturday 21 April 2018
Clear
Clear
Temperature: 3.6°C
Wind: calm
Humidity: 35%
Dew point: -10.6°C
Pressure: 102.8 kPa
Tendency: Rising
Visibility: 24 km
Sunrise: 6:07 EDT
Sunset: 19:55 EDT
Normals:
Max 13°C. Min 3°C.

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Forecast

Ottawa (Kanata - Orléans), ON (Issued: 3:30 PM EDT Saturday 21 April 2018)

Saturday night
Clear. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low minus 1.
Sunday
Sunny. High 14. UV index 5 or moderate.
Sunday night
Clear. Low plus 2.
Monday
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Monday night
Clear. Low zero.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. High 19.
Tuesday night
Cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers. Low plus 5.
Wednesday
Showers. High 13.
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Periods of rain. Low plus 3.
Thursday
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Thursday night
Cloudy periods. Low plus 4.
Friday
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