Haliburton March 16, 2012

Though in skimming through the webcam shots that I snapped earlier today (Friday) one can see some snow cover, if you look closely you can see that it is quickly disappearing (compare to last week). For all intents, it is spring in the Haliburton Highlands which should make the question of what to expect when we get into ‘true’ spring really interesting, never mind pondering what will be in store for summer 2012 in the Haliburton Highlands! Regardless of what’s coming weather-wise I am truly looking forward to my time spent in the Highlands. Hope to see YOU there!

CLICK through the slideshow to read about What’s Happening in the Haliburton Highlands this weekend through next weekend, plus lots more gorgeous Ontario scenes!

Ice melt - Gilmore, Ontario - March 9, 2012 (via theweathernetwork.com)

Haliburton Highlands Detailed Saturday March 10 2012 Weather Report

CLICK through the slideshow to read about What’s Happening in the Haliburton Highlands this weekend through next weekend, plus lots more gorgeous early Friday morning shots of Ontario snow spots and lake areas!

Reach Harbour, Lakefield early morning March 9 2012

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Weather Forecast March 11 thru March 16, 2012

Haliburton Highlands’ long term weather for Sunday March 11 through Friday March 16 is an interesting, though ultimately sloppy, mix of near normal temperatures and mid-springlike highs for this time of year. Be sure to click on the weathercast two times to make it full-size and easier to read. Get more weather details at SOURCE: theweathernetwork.com.

Blue Mtn.- Collingwood, ONT CA (March 2, 2012)

If you are looking just for the current ski conditions for the Haliburton Highlands, please scroll down and click the slideshow thumbnails to enlarge them and read all about the great snow conditions on the trails and slopes in the Haliburton Highlands this weekend, March 2 -4, 2012!

ABOVE: WEEKEND SNOW REPORT for The Haliburton Highlands – Webcam Shots of Ontario Ski  and Lake Areas taken today, March 2, 2012 (CLICK on photo to enlarge to full size):

Just a quick word about the weather. Even in a typical Ontario winter-to-spring weather transition things can get messy. This year, after an unusually warm winter, the change is still happening–high winds, 3 and four kinds of precipitation simultaneously; it seems even more extreme perhaps because of the mildness we’ve had over the past months. So here’s the latest WEATHER warning–updated this Friday, March 2, 2012, afternoon. Stay safe!

WEATHER WATCH WIND WARNING -West Guilford HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS March 2-3 2012

Haliburton Highlands Weather conditions March 2 thru March 3 (Saturday evening)

Highlands Nordic Ski conditions for March 2- 4 (SCROLL DOWN)

LONG TERM Weather Haliburton Highlands March 3 thru March 8 2012.

As you can see, the Haliburton Highlands weather in the upcoming week is a roller coaster ride of temperatures that range from a bone-chilling high of 12F degrees on Monday to almost-balmy high of 48F degrees on Wednesday.  In two words: expected anything (and be prepared!)

Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve**

**SCROLL DOWN  for the complete list of Ski Conditions throughout the Haliburton Highlands!

What's Happening in the Haliburton Highlands This Week!

The Elusive Wolf

Pond Hockey Tournament

It’s time again to lace up your skates and get on the ice for the Men’s and Women’s Pond Hockey Tournament in Minden this weekend!

Ladies Night at The Wild Moose

I miss the Moose! But  if you are in the Haliburton Highlands, you don’t have to! The Moose is super cozy, the staff is extra fun and the libations–just read above to get an idea of what you will enjoy at The Wild Moose!

Leap Year Celebration!

Make Peace with Winter

Moreland & Arbuckle Friday night at the Dominion Hotel in Minden! All the way from Kansas, USA! Tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door–see details below.

Moreland & Arbuckle

Scroll down past the Long-Term Wether Forecast for the Haliburton Highlands to read about many more great happenings in the Haliburton Highlands and to check out the Haliburton Highlands Snow Report!

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Weather Forecast through March 1, 2012

Haliburton, Ontario, Canada - 2.12.12

Have I mentioned that I’m a big fan of late spring, of summer and of early fall in the Haliburton Highlands? Full-on wintertime anywhere tends to be the time when I most wish to be elsewhere (Chicago area – right now- springs to mind). However, the people of the Haliburton Highlands area, who do indeed know what full-on winter feels like, never cease to impress me with the fun-for-everyone activities of all kinds that run year-round. There is nothing ‘dead’ about the ‘dead of winter in the Haliburton Highlands. Want to get just a taste of the great times in store when you spend time in the Haliburton area in February ? Read on!

DORSET WINTER CARNIVAL

Moose on Mountain Lake Feb 9 2012

When I see shots like this one, I want to immediately winterize the cottage and never leave!

Martinis and Manicures at the Wild Moose

I am so impressed with the creativity in the offerings that the folks at the Wild Moose display year-round. I enjoyed the Wild Moose with my spouse last summer and we can’t wait to go back!

When I was growing up, spending my summers on Maple Lake (nearest town: West Guilford) the village of Minden was akin to the younger sister of Haliburton. Nowadays, Haliburton is as bursting with activity as it ever has (and more!) but Minden seems to have really grown up. There are so many family-friendly events and activities going on in the Minden area, if you haven’t taken a closer look in recent years I invite you to begin doing so right now!

After the jump: Haliburton Frost Festival

Haliburton Frost Festival

Haliburton Highlands Short-Term Weather January 12 -13

Haliburton Highlands Long-Term Weather January 13 -18

February Art Workshops

Music at The Moose