We received about 2 inches of snow. Senad Rizvanovic Posts: 51 Joined: Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:10 pm Thanked: 12 times in 8 posts. Become a ClimbingWeather.com sponsor and help the Access Fund! Check the Web Cam. The day after Christmas and it snowed all day. Flurries and limited visibility started around 8PM Saturday evening with snow falling nonstop for the next 24 hours! Happy New Year! Snow Report; Avalanches; Ski Report; Flow. With 3-4 inches of snow, it finally looks like a true Minnesota winter outside! Brainerd saw overnight snowfall with 1 inch of fluffy snow in the morning. Wait no more. The Snow Report for the Brainerd Minnesota Lakes Area includes snowfall estimates and snow conditions. Brainerd saw a total accumulation of 5 inches of snow, but warmer temps had it melting on landing for much of the day. With an overnight low of -3 F they should freeze soon. Changes for the 2020 summer season are noted in the "Current Conditions" section below, including a scheduled entry time system (no reservations necessary).. Today we received 3 inches 4 - 5 inches of new snow, making it perfect conditions for skiing and sledding in the Brainerd Lakes area. Another 2 inches of snow fell throughout the day. Then a warm up on Monday. Although the storm did not reach the catastrophic levels that were predicted, we estimate that about 10 inches of snow has fallen. Roughly 1/2 inch has accumulated so far this afternoon. A wintery weekend at last! Chance of precipitation is 70%. Two inches of white fluffy snow arrived last night changing the entire landscape. We're seeing snowmobilers out enjoying it! The snow has stopped falling, but ice conditions exist so continue to drive with caution. If you enjoy snowshoeing, cross country skiing or snowmobiling, Mother Nature has your back this winter! Hopefully, this is a sign of a good snowy winter in the Brainerd Lakes Area! With the cold temperatures the last few nights, we have been making ice too. The Brainerd Lakes Area saw snow ALL weekend with an additional 1 inch of snow falling overnight Sunday. Between Thursday and Friday, Dec. 27 - 28, the Brainerd Lakes area received the greatest recorded snowfall for the month of December during a 48-hour period, making it the seventh largest recorded snowfall of all-time. . The first snowfall of the year doesn't always stick around, but we woke up to about 2 inches of snow this morning in Brainerd, MN! It won't be here long by the looks of the weather forecast, but stay posted for future snow reports. We have snow flurries this morning as well. It took a long time to get another 3 inches of snow. Now the cold comes in. Yesterday we had a light mist that caused extreme icing. Great opportunity for snow-showing, X-Country Skiing, or even hiking. I noticed the ponds are starting to freeze. by Bill Harr » Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:46 pm . The snow stays in places like Brainard Lake Recreation Area, which is about 10,000 ft in altitude, because of the cold, shade, and it snows more often at the higher altitudes. High around 15F. Right now, you can either use traction devices or snowshoes to walk on trail. The Snowshoe and the Lake Isabelle trails is mostly snow packed with icy spots, a traction device is advised. We are hoping to do Mt. Another winter storm hit the Brainerd Lakes Area and most of Minnesota last night, dumping another 5 inches of snow on the ground! We received about 2 - 6 inches of snow over night--and it's still snowing! 3-4 inches fell throughout the area. 6-7 inches of new snow is on the ground across the Brainerd Lakes Area with more scheduled. A Canadian clipper dropped another two inches of dry, fluffy snow.... cold too. The trail is mostly snow covered but packed down enough for regular boots. It snowed all day Saturday, off and on, dropping another 3 - 5 inches of snow. A couple more inches of snow fell over night, this should make a good base for the skiers and snowmobilers. Yesterday's snow ended up bringing closer to 4 inches of snow. Twelve hours of snow fall that dropped about 8 - 9 inches of snow. The storm yesterday brought the area 5 inches of snow and then another 3 inches last night. And it sounds like a BIG one is coming in on Monday. The snow is back--we received about an inch--and this time it looks as though it may be here to stay. Has anyone been to the Brainard Lake area recently? Merrifield … Another dusting of snow came in last night, dropping about 1 inch of light fluffy snow. The tree branches are now frosted with wintery white snow, making for a scenic winter view. 6 1 16. The weather forecast is cool for the next few days, so it should hang around. Some school closings announced across western and southern Minnesota. The standard routes on at least eight popular peaks named peaks start at one trailhead or the other the area is justifiably popular. Winter wasn't ready to go away, yet. Wow! Hourly climbing forecast for Brainard Lake located in Colorado. Radar & Satellite Image. Another inch drifted in during the day, just a fluff. However some spots were icy and could be slick so spikes are recommended. Hiking, climbing, and many outdoor activities can be dangerous and can result in injury. The snow keeps on coming! Forecast Valid: 7am MST Dec 17, 2020-6pm MST Dec 23, 2020 . Wow!! Over 8 inches of snow arrived today, followed by cold and high winds. Should be nice to have some new snow after the thawing and freezing we've experienced recently. The Brainerd Lakes Area and Minnesota in general saw the largest early season snow storm with 6 inches of heavy snow piling up during the day and evening. Unfortunately, we only received a dusting. The snow isn't slowing down this year is it! Even with the cold temps, this snow is not expected to stick around. As a result skiing conditions are a bit sketchy in places. Weather reports state we can expect 1-2 inches of total accumulation by midnight. Follow this trail east all the way back to the Brainard Lake Winter Lot. First snow of the 2006 season with about 2 inches of snow. All trails traveled were in good condition, mostly snow-packed with intervals of thin, rocky sections. A slight warm up during the evening saw Brainerd wake up to 1 inch of fluffy snow. A winter storm in April! After back to back overnight and early morning flurries, the Brainerd Lakes Area gained another 2-3 inches of snow on the ground. Went backcountry at Brainard today and I’d call it...decent. 3 inches of light snow stuck around after another long day of flurries. Maybe a half an inch but snow is here. Although it snowed most of the afternoon, the snow melted as soon as it hit the ground and no snow accumulated. The trail to Mitchell lake is well established but there are a few downed trees to go over. The snow was very beautiful but it was bright. It looked like we were ready to see Spring but colder temps and afternoon flurries left a 2 inch snow cover in the Brainerd Lakes. Another storm rolling in on Saturday which will be great. Need to Know This entire area is often howling with wind, but almost the entire trail is well protected by trees and very pleasant even in quite bad weather. Brainerd saw another snow event for the final snowfall of 2018 with 7 inches of snow falling overnight!!! Luckily, there wasn't much of a storm; but we did end up with about 4 inches of snow cover. It didn't amount to much but added a nice 2 inches of fresh cover. 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. Unofficial storm total looks like about 10 inches. I was on Gull Lake today to check out the ice and it is just amazing. Many nice stretches of snowy trail that made skiing worthwhile today (if you are comfortable with regular carries and occasional scraping). ! The snow was very beautiful but it was bright. Continued, scattered light snows are expected throughout the weekend. Forest Service, is accessible with well-kept trails and knowledgeable rangers on site. More snow in the forecast for this week. The CMC South Trail or USFS Trail 814.2 will divert away from Brainard Lake Road and will once again travel through dense pine forests. Brainard Lake Road Trail Reports no reports have been added for Brainard Lake Road yet, add a trail report . Overnight we did receive 2 inches of very heavy, slushy snow. Yes, it's true the Brainerd Lakes area has been covered by 1 inch of snow. Use caution and would advise using "rock" skis. We have snow!! Beautiful, easy trail with three lakes along the way: Brainard Lake, Long Lake, and Lake Isabelle. No Grooming. Additional Resources. With fall colors in full bloom, the Brainerd Lakes Area experienced the first snowfall of the year. Very dry and fluffy snow. Bring bug spray - the mosquitos are terrible!" Saturday brings us 2 inches of snow, great for everyone that likes the outdoors. … This morning started off with a dusting of snow, and a layer of ice on the roads after a predicted 5 inches of snow. I hear fishing is good, but most are using portable houses. The northern of the two valleys holds Mitchell and Blue Lakes, while the southern valley holds Long Lake and Lake Isabelle. The snow fall in the area this morning is measuring 8 to 12 inches. Snow Reports In winter, the road into the lakes is almost always wind swept, but the trails in the trees often have lots of snow. After nearly a week of dry ground, the Brainerd Lakes Area woke up to 2 inches of fluffy snow this morning. Our first blue sky in weeks turned to afternoon flurries leaving us with another 1-2 inches of snow cover which quickly turned to icy roads. After a few weeks of warmer temps and dangerously dry ground, Brainerd was surprised with 2 1/2 inches of snow on the ground this morning. eNews & eSnow Sign Up; Safety. 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! Brainard Lake recreation area is one of Colorado’s best natural winter playgrounds. Overnight and early morning snowfall covered Brainerd in 3 inches of fluffy snow. The city of Brainerd has declared a snow emergency for Sunday December 1st. 19% PM. Brainard Lake Cutoff. Thanks I did Mt. National Digital Forecast Database. However, recent high winds have scoured many sections of the snowshoe and ski trails exposing rocks, logs, stumps, ice, and the ground. Morning flurries left us with 1 inch of snow. Not much but it makes it pretty outside. The CMC Cabin at Brainard Lake makes for a perfect winter snowshoe, a challenging ski in, or an easy Summer hike from the Gateway Trailhead. The views at the end of the trail (at Brainard Lake) might be amazing, or might look like the inside of a cloud. Snow plows and shovels will be busy for a while today: we received 3 - 4 inches of snow overnight. Brainerd woke up to another fresh round of snowfall on Wednesday, with the final totals being 3-4 inches when it finished around noon. Flurries are expected to continue throughout the day. A Dusting! The area received a lot of snow recently, so conditions for snowshoeing were excellent, but all the snow made for somewhat difficult snowshoeing in stretches. The Boulder Group of the Colorado Mountain Club built the Brainard Cabin in 1928. Just enough to cover the ground and most snow was gone by the afternoon. This report was generated from the a ridelog. Fort Ripley Trail Busters. The Snow Report for the Brainerd Minnesota Lakes Area includes snowfall estimates and snow conditions. We've received about 4 inches, following a rain/sleet, so travel with care. A total snowfall of 28.3 inches fell in December alone for you to get out and enjoy! Today’s and tonight’s Ward, CO weather forecast, weather conditions and Doppler radar from The Weather Channel and Weather.com What a year! As of 5:00PM - 6 inches and counting - still more snow expected over night. Brainard Cabin. Snow. An unseasonably warm day and overnight brought another 1-2 inches of wet, heavy snow to the Brainerd Lakes Area. The park itself is beautiful and so is the hike to Blue Lake as well. Saturday morning I woke up to find fresh snow falling. This morning we are getting light snow and high winds are expected this afternoon. An overnight snow event across the Midwest left Brainerd and the surrounding communities with 5 inches of new snow! Detailed weather forecast. The last time I saw the lake freeze like this was about 15 years ago. This snow doesn't look like it will stick around long either. Brainerd received the first snowfall of the 2015-2016 Winter with rain drizzle turned to early morning snow. Rain Sleet Snow Rain Snow! . The snow continued to fall until almost 4PM on Monday afternoon, leaving the Brainerd Lakes Area with an additional 3 inches of wet snow. Please use the information contained on this website at your own risk and do not depend on the information contained on this website for personal safety or for determining whether to attempt any hike, climb, route or other outdoor activity. After a long warm streak, the weather turned quickly with a cold morning and snowfall starting just after dusk. We woke up to, April is almost here, and after a week of warming sun and melting snow, the skies opened up again! Overnight, 3 inches of fluffy snow accumulated in Brainerd. 9-10 inches of snow have fallen in the Brainerd Lakes Area overnight and this morning. Brainerd is seeing significant snowfall this year with 8-10 inches of light snowfall added to the piles this morning. Another one inch of snow fell in the late afternoon and with temps in the high twenties, the snow was moist. If you are planning on fishing our Minnesota Lakes this winter or enjoying our great MN snowmobile trails our Brainerd Lakes Vacation Land Snow Report will help you gauge the area snow depth and snow coverage. Before moving to Colorado, I honestly thought snowshoeing meant walking on things that looked like tennis rackets. Total accumulation yesterday was 6 - 7 inches of snow. Received a mixture of snow and rain over the weekend; it didn't result in much accumulation of snow. You'll find detailed 48-hour and 7-day extended forecasts, ski reports, marine forecasts and surf alerts, airport delay forecasts, fire danger outlooks, Doppler and satellite images, and thousands of maps. The first snowfall of the 2015-16 winter found 5 inches of snow sticking to the ground in the early morning. The snow started around noon on Friday and continued snowing throughout the night leaving 8 - 10 inches of snow in its path. While the Twin Cities and some of our Northern friends saw a heavy pouring of early snow, Brainerd saw about 1 inch in the morning. Drive careful out there! It was a light snow that melted as soon as it landed. Drive carefully if you'll be on the road today since freezing drizzle may accompany the snow shower possibility throughout the day. After losing almost all of our snow with record high overnight temps, it turned around in a flash with 2 inches falling early this morning. We have about 5-6 inches of white, fluffy snow on the ground. About an hour’s drive from Boulder, the namesake lake sits at 10,000 ft. and is just one of many features that make this a great place for a snowy outing. 10561 ft) Last Update: 5:51 am MST Dec 17, 2020. So much … Site Login | Register. . We've seen a few flurries, but Brainerd's first snowfall to stick around on Saturday, Nov. 9th was around 1 inch of snow accompanied by some ice buildup as well. Our Winter Wonderland just keeps getting whiter, overnight we received about 3 inches of very light, fluffy snow. Stay tuned. Either way, the hike through the woods to get there is quite nice. Cloudy, with a high near 21. Grand total of 12 inches of snow. You can see on this YouTube video that there were a few fishermen out, in the middle of the lake. Storm System Moving through the Southwest. Not in Brainerd, MN!3 inches of heavy wet snow accumulated overnight leaving Brainerd blanketed in the early morning. Trailhead Location: Brainard Lake Recreation Area. Brainerd Schools started on schedule, but plows are slow to start in the neighborhoods, so drive with caution. Mount Ski Gull, located on the western shores of Gull Lake, offers great skiing and boarding experiences to downhill skiers and snowboarders at any level. Get outside and enjoy it, BBQing is not far away. Answer 1 of 7: I'm heading up bright and early on thursday and was wondering what are the conditions to longs lake and isabelle lake like? Because of the area's high elevation, the best time to visit is after the snow melts in July and August. We visited in early May so there was still a lot of snow on the roads and trails. Happy New Year! Over 6 inches received so far. Be prepared with the most accurate 10-day forecast for Brainerd, MN with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from The Weather Channel and Weather.com See you on the trail when they open again on December 1st, 2020!! Not much, but we received about 1 - 2 inches of snow last night making it white and beautiful again. On the plus side, I didn't have to take the shovel out! This is a frozen and snowed over lake along the trail – Red Rock Lake. About an inch of light, fluffy snow fell overnight. another 2 inches fell bringing total snowfall for the day to 8 inches! Thought I would update this before I went out to shovel snow. A new layer of fluffy light snow fell yesterday and throughout the night. It's nice to have a fresh layer of snow. Finally got a Big One! Maybe this is the YEAR?. Bay Lake Sno-Packers – non grooming club-Brainerd SNODEOS. It has snowed all day. A light snow started to fall early in the morning, and continued throughout the day to leave around 2 inches of snow in the Brainerd Lakes Area. About, The extreme freezing conditions that kicked off 2018 eased off for a few days and brought, Light snowfall and blustery winds throughout the day yesterday saw Brainerd with an additional. . Two larger trees down that require ducking underneath -- one before the Crater Lakes Junction, and one about 3.5 miles in. Warmer weekend temps may have this snow heading out soon though! 10561 ft) Last Update: 7:42 pm MST Dec 9, 2020. Snow on Christmas Eve, made for a very White Christmas this year - with about 3 inches of new snow. Ride out to Brainard Lake as an out-and-back or make a loop with SSV/Sourdough or Snowshoe. We have not actually ventured outside, however we did observe our Golden Retriever standing in the snow. Should be Great Sledding. We missed the Big Snow that hit the Twin Cities receiving only a dusting of snow yesterday. We have heavy snow now and expect up to 8 inches by noon on Sunday. . It's white again today. Gearing up for a challenge? ), photography, as well as snowshoeing & X-C skiing (trails nearby). The snow and cold weather should enhance the Fall Colors. Dec 15. While the conventional wisdom is to use a vehicle to traverse the Continental Divide, I decided to use my legs instead. … The snow is getting better, but there are still exposed rocks and if you go up there on a day like today when there was fresh snow those rocks will be hidden until your skis find them. Chance of Precipitation. It is about 4:00 and we have received about 6 inches of snow today and it is still snowing. 6:00 AM - Storm Warning for the day, 12 - 18 inches of snow is predicted. The roads still have plenty of ice, and snow is expected to continue falling. Update for 03-31-2020 All GIA Trails officially close at midnight on March 31st. A quick snow flurries event left 1/2 inch of fluffy snow on the ground in the early afternoon on Monday. Afternoon driving conditions were slick with low visibility. Brainard Cabin. Think Snow! Snow on October 20! What a blustery morning! More snow has landed in the Brainerd Lakes Area--an additional 2 inches! Plows were out early today! Hey snowmobilers, looks like it's finally your year again! Woke up this morning to find lots of fresh snow on the ground. No fresh snow, other than some extremely light flurries on Monday that were nothing to write home about. This website does not represent to the accuracy of any information contained herein. Close. A brief snow this afternoon brought about 1 inch of snow. the snow that was forecast over the weekend didn't make it. The trails are mostly snow covered. 1-2 inches of fluffy snow landed overnight in Brainerd. Brainerd saw another 1/2 inch of snow Friday morning. However, they are accessed by the same roads and suffer from identical red tape. It's still snowing!!! If you are planning on fishing our Minnesota Lakes this winter or enjoying our great MN snowmobile trails our Brainerd Lakes Vacation Land Snow Report will help you gauge the area snow depth and snow coverage. Directions: turn left (i.e., west) off of CO-72 onto Brainard Lake road and drive 5-6 miles to the trailhead. As of 9:00 AM we have received about 2 inches of snow. We are estimating about 9 inches of new snow at this point; on the Northern edge of Brainerd Lakes country there are reports of up to 12 inches! The snow storm started a little later than the forecasters expected, but by 4:00PM we had 8 plus inches. The three day storm brought us 6 inches of snow on Saturday, and then rain Saturday night, and of course ice on Sunday. The trails are mostly snow covered, but there are still rocks and logs exposed in a few places, particularly in wind swept areas. We did receive more than 3 inches of snow yesterday afternoon and evening, it seemed to snow all night. After experiencing a warmer-than-normal November, it finally started to cool off and snow again! Contact; User account menu. Another storm came through today starting out with rain and ice and then dropping 6 - 7 inches of heavy snow. Snow covering both the trails and the roads, but exposed rocks at regular intervals on the trails. The Weather Guys are saying we could get a bunch of snow this weekend. A few flakes fell yesterday, but just a light dusting. You can still see some grass, but we did have a light dusting of snow settle down over the last 24 hours. Enter the terms you wish to search for. Makes for a White New Year at least. Because of that, we were on snowshoes today. Winter Storm Warnings were posted for Friday 1/17 until Saturday, and the weather service was right! Very heavy snow fell today, amounting to about 3 inches. Another 2 inches of snow fell overnight and continues to fall this morning. This will make a great base for the trails. Trail Reports will be posted as the CWCSTA gets information from the clubs. Snow! 2-3 inches of wet, heavy snow fell last night. A nice snow fell overnight and continued throughout the day with accumulations of about 8 inches. There seems to be a bit of a break now, but up to 6 more inches of snow are expected by Monday. stay tuned. . Not much, but we got one inch of snow today. We've received about 1 inch. This is the closest area to Brainard Lake with a snow report . A winter storm advisory is keeping us on the lookout for more snow on Thursday. The Brainerd Lakes area also offers downhill skiing at Mount Ski Gull and numerous cross country ski trails, so if skiing in Minnesota is included in your winter vacation plans let us help keep you posted about area snow conditions. While we only saw a dusting, the southern parts of MN experienced a major winter event with highway shutdowns. An accumulation of 1 inch is noted at 11:00am, Brainerd, MN sees the first snowfall of Winter 17/18 with. We accumulated 1 inch of snow toward that dream last night. Additional Resources. Snowed overnight and most of the day. 0.20 in snow . Sunday, Great snow! Last night brought about an inch of light, fluffy snow. Nov 10, 2020. Brainard Lake was a great spot for a flat hike with beautiful views. Snow can get very deep. There is nothing like walking through the snow covered trees while snow falls. We received enough snow that it was time to break out the shovel to clean off the driveway! The Christmas day storm left many people without power and covered Brainerd in a 1/2 inch of slick ice and 1 inch of light snow. Went backcountry at Brainard today and I’d call it...decent. Today's snow would be much more enjoyable to watch if it wasn't Spring. No Grooming. Have you been achin' to get your snowmobile out? how to get to brainard lake Brainard Lake Recreation Area: 10,525: CMC Trail (Winter Only) Mostly Snow Packed: The trails are mostly snow covered, but there are still rocks and logs exposed in a few places, particularly in wind swept areas. This morning, a Canadian Clipper blew by and dropped 1 inch of fluffy snow. The flurries seemed non-stop last night but we woke to just a 1/2 inch of snow settled on the ground (and cars). The Colorado Mountain Club assumes no liability for the safety of persons using this map. Because of the area's high elevation, the best time to visit is after the snow melts in July and August. Brainard Lake itself is a small lake at the junction of two major valleys in the east central Indian Peaks Wilderness. Trail Map | Photo Gallery. It’s a 3-mile route in to the cabin to take in views of the beauty of Brainard Lake and surrounding snow-capped Rocky Mountains. MyForecast is a comprehensive resource for online weather forecasts and reports for over 58,000 locations worldwide. Lake Isabelle - 4.2 Miles Round-Trip Lake Isabelle is located 2.1 miles from Long Lake Trailhead in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area of the Indian Peaks Wilderness.It lies at treeline in a stunning alpine valley framed by Navajo (13,409'), Apache (13,441') and Shoshoni (12,967') peaks.. . It's snowing! Who's ready for some winter fun!? 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. If you choose not to spend $10 dollars you can park at the first parking lot and hike the well marked trail to Mitchell Lake (it's about two miles). Brainard Lake itself is a small lake at the junction of two major valleys in the east central Indian Peaks Wilderness. Polis made that announcement Tuesday … A blanket of 3 inches of fluffy snow was left on the ground after all day flurries Sunday. Snow is still falling and expected to fall over the next 24 hours. It appears that we received over 12 inches of snow. So, we're not expecting any snow today. Beautiful Alpine Scenery. Happy Valentine's Day! Wow, an Old Fashioned Winter! With it about 5 inches of snow fell to the ground in the Brainerd Lakes Area. A great time to get out a play!! We were surprised to see new snow this morning with about 3 inches of snow. Eight inches! The Brainerd Lakes was greeted from holiday break with 3 inches of snow over an ice covering. Update for 03-31-2020 All GIA Trails officially close at midnight on March 31st. Brainerd will definitely be having a White Christmas this year!! About 4 inches of snow was added. Needs heavy foot/snowshoe/ski traffic to get a good base. A nice, light snowfall yesterday added 3 - 4 inches of fresh snow. The forecast is for a lot more snow. Snow Reporter Log In; 0 items A few more inches would be welcome, but it was great to back on skis. Ugh . Another day in heaven. Tomorrow. Only one inch though... now the ground is covered and white. The Brainard Lake Area Ski & Snowshoe Trail Map is provided to the community as a free service. The Brainard Lake Recreation Area is the most popular destination on the Boulder Ranger District. Brainard conditions 12/12/20. Wind chill warnings go into effect as the evening approaches with wind chills potentially reaching as low as -60 tonight. Thanks. Hourly climbing forecast for Brainard Lake located in Colorado Well, we've peaked out of negative temperatures and the sun has decided to join us for a day or two. Snowshoes are not necessary. Snowed all day and only got 1 inch. Today we are looking forward to The Big Wind and sub-zero temps. 4 inches of fresh snow left the Brainerd Lakes under a blanket of white. Either way, the hike through the woods to get there is quite nice. If you’re there to hike and explore, it’s fun. The roads are tough to navigate this morning with the 9 inches of snow that fell overnight. The total hike from Brainard to Blue lake is about 5 miles with a 1,000 foot elevation gain, maybe a tad more. The Brainard Lake Area Ski & Snowshoe Trail Map. . Dec 13, 2020 Brainard Lake Cutoff Trail Report; Brainard Lake Cutoff (High Country) All Clear / Green; Snow Packed - snow biking, packed or hardened snow; Mountain Bike Reporter Primary Activity; solid snow base. The ice was good before the storm and I have seen a lot of fish houses on the ice. Brainard Lake Road Conditions. Small lakes and ponds are frozen over, however the big lakes are still open. The Brainard Lake Recreation Area, run by the U.S.D.A. 20° 64% cloudy. Now the COLD comes, supposed to be -24 F degrees tonight. Quick links within this page: (Day Hosting, Overnight Reservations, Calendar, Training, Reference Documents, Snow Report, Major Events , Miscellaneous) General Info. It was about 32 degrees and the snow was preceded by Rain, had it been colder we would have had 10 inches of snow. Our March snowstorm arrived. Wind (gust) / Humidity; Today: 8:00 AM. Continued snowfall added a couple more inches of the same light snow to the Brainerd Area. Brainard Lake is located in Ward, Colorado and part of the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests. It has been awhile since we received any snow, other than a few flurries, but this morning we had about 5 inches of snow to shovel. The first big snow event of the 19/20 winter was in the forecast for early this morning, and the Brainerd Lakes Area saw some snow! Chance of Precipitation. Received about an inch of snow in the last 24 hours. Let's Hope. Temps warm up to the 40s Wednesday; another chance for snow Friday Weather Forecast / 1 hour ago Video Denver-area Anthem customers on Colorado exchange forced to switch doctors Steady overnight snowfall saw 4-5 inches of precipitation on the ground with light snowfall continuing into the afternoon. We visited in early May so there was still a lot of snow on the roads and trails. 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