December 15th, Deep Creek Lake Area Snow Report

December 15th, Deep Creek Lake Area Snow Report

Deep Creek Lake Snow Report and Weather Forecast Links: Well folks it looks like we may get a nice storm Wednesday and Thursday leading into the weekend. Skiing at the Wisp should be great on the open slopes with no rain in the forecast. Whew! Wisp Resort Webcam

As far as snowshoeing tours, the last bout of snow did not amount to much and warm temps are following today with some sun so just traces and drifts around on the ‘mountain top’ at Deep Creek Lake. Where we live in Friendsville there is no snow to speak of.

This storm could bring a nice depth of 12 inches. That would be enough to snowshoe this weekend since ground may freeze up a little prior to the storm. You can make a reservation and your tour will convert to a special guided hike if snow does not accumulate enough to justify wearing snowshoes. As is usual we won’t really know conditions until the last minute. Feel free to call us for the latest.

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NOAA WINTER STORM WARNING FOR GARRETT COUNTY 12/15

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches.

* WHERE…Portions of western Maryland, northern and western Virginia and eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN…From 7 AM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday. Snow will overspread the region Wednesday morning, become heavy at times during the afternoon and evening, taper off late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Potential impacts include significant travel delays and closures. Plan ahead to minimize impact on you and your family. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

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Snow Report December 1st, 2020

Snow Report December 1st, 2020

Currently it is snowing quite hard in and around the Deep Creek Lake Area. Predicted snowfall accumulation might reach 10 inches. However the snow is falling on a wet ground with no base and the ground is thawed.

It doesn’t appear as if this first storm of the year will allow for snowshoeing tours to commence. If we try and snowshoe without an adequate frozen base or sufficient snow amounts the snow just balls up underneath the snowshoes and lifts up. Leaving not much coverage (if any) for the rest of the people following.

However, this snowy weather may make for gorgeous winter hiking this weekend. Come join us for a guided hike Saturday at 9am.

The Wisp is currently making snow. No open date has been announced yet.

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