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It’s Valentine’s Day and we’ve been struck by Cupid’s arrow. We love our readers, advertisers and community partners that support SchroonLaker.com.

To spread the love, we’re giving you a chance to leave your Valentine message to the one(s) you love, in comments.

Whether it’s a poem, a funny line, a simple “I Love You,” or even a proposal – here’s your chance to be romantic, or share what you LOVE about our area!!!

 

Sleds in Schroon: One Huge Weekend For Two Big Events

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Schroon will be buzzing with the sounds of dozens of sleds in a just a few short days, with two BIG Snowmobile events.

Schroon  -- and its superior trail system  -- will host the annual Schroon-North Hudson Snowmobile Club’s Annual Poker Run, and the Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club’s annual Mark Heinzelman Snowmobile Poker Run, now in its 7th year.

Both events happen on Saturday, February 18.

Usually the events are separated by a week or two, but some date changes this year means both happen simultataniously Jim Robbins, from the Schroon-North Hudson Snowmobile Club told Schroon Laker.

“There’s going to be one big party at the Fish and Game Club where each ride ends, “Jim said.

Mark Heinzelman lost his battle to cancer a few years back. He was a good friend to many, and loved sledding. Now his family and friends hold the ride to honor him and raise funds for a local charity or cause.

Registration for the Snowmobile Club run starts on Friday at Flanagan’s Pub and Grille, from 5pm to  9pm. On Saturday registration starts at 8 amto 11am at the Timberwolf Pub. The run starts after registration on Saturday.

For the Mark Heinzelman run registration starts on Friday night, beginning at 6pm at Sticks and Stones. On Saturday, registration continues at the Fish and Game Club from 9am  to 11am.

Tracy Hanchett describes this year’s Mark Heinzelman event as “a poker run/Valentines party”.

There are about 12 stops on each run and it's $10 a person per run. Drawing of the hands starts at 4:30pm at the Fish and Game Club, followed by dinner and a live band.

Jim says there will also be treats catered by Flanagan’s and desserts provided by the fine bakers of the snowmobile club.

Big, VERY BIG, Weather Events In The Days Ahead?

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There could be some big time snow headed our way. Then again, as it's the 'Dacks, maybe not.  But this future storm has captured the attention of local weather guru Tony Tenda.

Although not a professional, Tony has a very good track record in alerting locals to weather events, and here is his guidance:

"Winter Storm Watches have been upgraded to Warnings now. Looks like 12", to as much as 18" is possible according to latest guidance. Those amounts carry on south of Albany as well. On a historical note this is the first Winter Storm Warning for Northern NY-Northern New England in about 3 winters, except for a couple isolated areas. Very unusual".

The National Weather Service has issued the following weather warning for our area. 

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for heavy snow...which is in effect from 10 AM
Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in
effect.

* Locations...Northern New York and Vermont.

* Hazard Types...Snow...heavy at times.

* Accumulations...8 to 14 inches of snow with higher amounts
possible in the higher terrain.

* Maximum Snowfall Rate...up to 1 inch per hour...mainly late
Sunday through Sunday night.

* Timing...Snow will spread into the region late Sunday morning
and afternoon. Snow will be heaviest later Sunday afternoon
through Sunday night.

* Impacts...Snow covered roads and low visibilities will create
hazardous travel conditions.

* Winds...Southeast 5 to 15 mph on Sunday...shifting northeast 10
to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph on Monday.

* Temperatures...Highs Sunday and Monday in the upper 20s. Lows
Sunday night range from 12 to 22.

* Visibilities...Less than one quarter mile at times.