March snowstorm rejuvenates outdoor enthusiasts
The snowstorm that recently blanketed much of the province may have frustrated drivers, but the extra snow was welcomed by outdoor enthusiasts in the Northeast.
The Melfort region saw between 30 and 50 cm during the storm, which blasted the province for three days. Melfort and District Trail Riders member Curtis Parfitt had been grooming the group’s trails for 16 hours when northeastNOW caught up with him today. He said the recent snowfalls will keep snowmobilers active longer than expected this season.
“The snow I’ve been grooming is exceptionally deep,” Parfitt said. “This is going to make our trails last another two weeks for sure, despite predicted warm weather.”
The group’s trail system covers a wide radius around Melfort, reaching to Star City, St. Brieux, Naicam, and North to Wapiti Valley. Parfitt said the members and local snowmobile riders are excited to have a fresh layer to ride on.