The temperature is above freezing today with mixed precipitation and scattered flurries in the forecast, so the rink is closed today. This is the end of one of the longest stretches of the rink being continuously open for skating – it was last closed on Jan. 9 at 1pm because the temperature was above freezing (it was opened again on Jan. 10).
Based on the current forecast the rink will be open tomorrow. Skating conditions may be rough as a result of the weather.
We flooded the rink this morning, we had supervised hours from 6-9pm, and we shoveled and flooded the ice this evening. It was a busy day at the rink!
The ice is in somewhat rough shape after warmer temperatures today. The forecast calls for +1C from 1pm to 8pm tomorrow, so we’re closing the rink for the day tomorrow. “Rink closed” signs are posted and caution tape is up now.
We should be able to open the rink again on Thursday based on the current forecast.
The rink is open again at noon today after being closed on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 because of above freezing temperatures.
Reminders to anyone using the rink:
– always close both gates to the hockey rink when you are the last to leave
– always shovel the rink surface before and after using it (skaters and hockey players must shovel if they want to use it)
– when shoveling, do not leave snow piles on the ice. snow piles against the hockey boards must be lifted out of the rink
– stay off the ice when the temperature is above freezing (like yesterday)
– stay off the ice when the “Rink Closed” signs are out (like yesterday)
All of the items above help expedite flooding to create a better ice surface.