Rocky Mountain House Snow Conditions

SNOW CONDITIONS
For Rocky Mountain House & Nordegg Area
Date: December 17, 2008

Submitted by Wesley Eror
After 8:00 p.m. (403) 845-2461
Daytime Weekdays - (403) 721-3965

Names of Snowmobile Areas	Random Trail Conditions	New Snow Amount cm & date	Overall Snow Depth (cm)
1) North Highway 11 and West of Highway 734 Brazeau River, Brown Creek, Blackstone River, Chungo River, Wapiabi River	Fair to Good	Dec.17 • 4 cm	25 - 35 cm
2) North Highway 11 and East of Highway 734 Baldy Mountain, Shunda Creek, Blackstone River	Fair to Good	Dec.17 • 4 cm	25 - 35 cm
3) Nordegg Area Baldy Mountain, Shunda Creek, Snow Creek, Goldeye Lake, Nordegg Mine Site	Fair to Good	Dec.17 • 4 cm	20 -25 cm
4) Cline Creek (Sugar Bowl: Open Dec. 1 - April 30)	Fair/Rocky	Dec.17 • 10 cm	35 - 55 cm
5) Crescent Falls	Fair to Good	Dec.17 • 5 cm	25 - 35 cm
6) Shunda Ridge Camp 15, McGreggor Lake, Jack Fish Lake, Harlech	Fair to Good	Dec.17 • 5 cm	25 - 35 cm
7) West of 734, South Ram Ranger Creek (Open Dec. 1 - April 30) Peppers Lake	Fair to Good	Dec.17 • 10 cm	30 - 45 cm
8) Chambers Creek Radial Lake, Louis Lake, Rocky Area	Fair to good	Dec.17 • 4 cm	25 35-cm
9) Baseline Area Baseline Tower, Fall Creek, Cow Lake, Swan Lake, Prairie Creek	Fair to Good Good Fair to Good	Dec.17 • 4 cm Dec.17 • 8 cm Dec.17 • 4 cm	25 - 35 cm 30 - 45 cm 25 - 35 cm

Check with Avalanche centre before going into the back country.
Let people know where you are going.
Think Snow!

Alberta Snowmobile Association
Phone: (780) 427-2695 Fax: (780) 415-1779
Website: www.altasnowmobile.ab.ca
E-Mail: asa@altasnowmobile.ab.ca

Stay on the designated trails. The widening and development of new trails requires written approval from a Forest Officer. Many trails are used for a variety of recreational activities. Slow down, be courteous and respect other users and their limitations. Avoid wet, soft and sensitive areas. Obey signs and observe the rules for the Forest Land Use Zone you are in. If you have concern about trail conditions or appropriate use, please call (403) 845-8250.

Motorized User: Includes recreational use of both off-highway vehicles and snow vehicles
Equestrian User: Or equine includes recreation use of both horses and mules.
Non-motorized User: Includes all non-motorized recreational activities except equestrian use where specified or restricted.
Snow Vehicle: A motor vehicle designed and equipped to be driven exclusively or chiefly on snow or ice or both.
Off-Highway Vehicles: Or "OHV" is defined as a vehicle used for cross-country travel on land, water, snow, ice, marsh, swamp or other natural terrain and which:

Has curb weight of 590 kg (1300 lb) or less
Has tire pressure of 110 kpa (16 psi) or less
Has a wheel base of 1.85 metres (73") or less
Has a width of 1.78 metre (70") or less

In accordance to Provincial Legislation, every off highway vehicle and snow vehicle operating on crown land must have valid registration and insurance, and have a licence plate properly affixed. No one under the age of 14 years can operate an off highway vehicle or snow vehicle unless accompanied by an adult.