Weather Forum?

**Greg** · Oct 27, 2007, 1:58 PM

What do you guys think about a Weather Forum? We've had one in the past and with all the weather threads popping up, it might be useful to try it again. I am trying to get one pro met on board to provide some real insight. It could be a good place for all the storm discussion threads too. What do you think? Please vote in the poll.

billski · Oct 29, 2007, 8:46 AM

I would like to have a 48 hour ski/board-barometer, or conditions-map or something graphical, organized by region, entirely based upon the "stick the nose out the window" forecasting method by AZ readers. It gives me a fast glance on where conditions look good, regardless of state lines, etc. It helps me decide quickly, rather than reading through tons of posts. If we don't have input, then there will be no data for that region.

It would be nice to be able to look in one place, at one map and see what's current, strictly from a skier's perspective. For example, I cobbled together a couple of clickable state maps, one shows NWS forecast, one shows webcams. http://www.iabsi.com/public/ski/toolbox.htm#cams Then I ran out of time.

I would limit the forecast to strictly events that would impact skier experience such as significant snowfall expectations, rain, ice, extremely high temperature rises/falls or high winds . The idea of forecasting with precision is ridiculous, at least from a skier's perspective.

I would also love to have a graphical chart showing current ski conditions, with a similar "reader input" criteria.

**Greg** · Oct 29, 2007, 8:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billski

I would like to have a 48 hour ski/board-barometer, or conditions-map or something graphical, organized by region, entirely based upon the "stick the nose out the window" forecasting method by AZ readers. It gives me a fast glance on where conditions look good, regardless of state lines, etc. It helps me decide quickly, rather than reading through tons of posts. If we don't have input, then there will be no data for that region.

I'll get Brian right on it.

**bvibert** · Oct 29, 2007, 3:38 PM

Why did the people who voted 'no' vote that way? I'm just curious why people are against this.

For the record I voted 'unsure', because, well, I'm not sure it's needed or not..

ski_resort_observer · Oct 29, 2007, 4:48 PM

Since you asked....I voted no as I simply thought alot of folks who are posting a weather event will be torn between a weather sub-forum and the most popular, sub-forum skiing and riding, which I think it does belong as well. The line is way too gray for me between the two. Just my .02. I'm easy so whatever you guys do will be fine with me.

riverc0il · Oct 29, 2007, 5:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bvibert

Why did the people who voted 'no' vote that way? I'm just curious why people are against this.

I don't see the point in further sub-dividing the forums. Regular forum visitors likely don't search "new posts" so creating lots of additional forums makes it harder for casual visitors to see all the posts in a given subject. Makes no difference to me personally since I have "New Posts" set as my bookmark, so I see all new posts regardless of sub-forum. I just think breaking up forums can make things more confusing. Another non-skiing forum I browse recently added a ton of new categories and it inhibits discussion when regular forum visitors need to click through a dozen different forums.

billski · Oct 29, 2007, 6:53 PM

I voted "no" for primarily Steve's reasons. I don't see that there is enough volume in weather-specific banter, weather message strings tend to be rather prolonged, keeping the discussions intact and easily find-able, and they sometimes degenerate into whine-a-thons (me guilty of course) about how bad the forecasting is. Often when deciding where to go (I'm not a big advance planner), I look to all the variables as quickly as I can. Finding them in one forum, close chronological order browse is a good way to find them.

BeanoNYC · Oct 29, 2007, 8:17 PM

I voted yes, however, "weather" seems too bourgeois. How about "conditions?"

**Greg** · Oct 30, 2007, 8:27 AM

A few other things to consider and discuss. Should this forum be its own forum like say Miscellaneous, or should it be a sub-forum under skiing? If we do proceed here, I would like this forum to be one about weather as it pertains to skiings for the most part.

**ALLSKIING** · Oct 30, 2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg

A few other things to consider and discuss. Should this forum be its own forum like say Miscellaneous, or should it be a sub-forum under skiing? If we do proceed here, I would like this forum to be one about weather as it pertains to skiings for the most part.

I think it should be its own forum.

View Poll Results: Should we add a Weather Forum?
Yes	29	67.44%
No	10	23.26%
Unsure	4	9.30%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

Oct 27, 2007, 1:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Greg Mad River Glen - 2/8/08 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 18,916	Weather Forum? What do you guys think about a Weather Forum? We've had one in the past and with all the weather threads popping up, it might be useful to try it again. I am trying to get one pro met on board to provide some real insight. It could be a good place for all the storm discussion threads too. What do you think? Please vote in the poll. __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

Oct 29, 2007, 8:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
billski Outing Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lexington, Mass. Posts: 2,651	I would like to have a 48 hour ski/board-barometer, or conditions-map or something graphical, organized by region, entirely based upon the "stick the nose out the window" forecasting method by AZ readers. It gives me a fast glance on where conditions look good, regardless of state lines, etc. It helps me decide quickly, rather than reading through tons of posts. If we don't have input, then there will be no data for that region. It would be nice to be able to look in one place, at one map and see what's current, strictly from a skier's perspective. For example, I cobbled together a couple of clickable state maps, one shows NWS forecast, one shows webcams. http://www.iabsi.com/public/ski/toolbox.htm#cams Then I ran out of time. I would limit the forecast to strictly events that would impact skier experience such as significant snowfall expectations, rain, ice, extremely high temperature rises/falls or high winds . The idea of forecasting with precision is ridiculous, at least from a skier's perspective. I would also love to have a graphical chart showing current ski conditions, with a similar "reader input" criteria. __________________ Millions and Millions of Lifts Served. Since 1976 ACE Last edited by billski; Oct 29, 2007 at 9:09 AM.

Oct 29, 2007, 3:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
bvibert West Hartford Res 6/22/08 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 10,205	Why did the people who voted 'no' vote that way? I'm just curious why people are against this. For the record I voted 'unsure', because, well, I'm not sure it's needed or not.. __________________ Brian SAC Tracker

Oct 29, 2007, 4:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
ski_resort_observer top of Snow King, Wyoming Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Waitsfield,Vt Posts: 2,290	Since you asked....I voted no as I simply thought alot of folks who are posting a weather event will be torn between a weather sub-forum and the most popular, sub-forum skiing and riding, which I think it does belong as well. The line is way too gray for me between the two. Just my .02. I'm easy so whatever you guys do will be fine with me. __________________ www.firstlightphotographics.com please do not take offense...just joking... Q: Is there more wrong with Powdr than just their spelling skills? Q: How does a ski instructor become a millionaire A: Start out as a billionaire Q: What do you call a skibum without a girlfriend? A:. Homeless

Oct 29, 2007, 6:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
billski Outing Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lexington, Mass. Posts: 2,651	I voted "no" for primarily Steve's reasons. I don't see that there is enough volume in weather-specific banter, weather message strings tend to be rather prolonged, keeping the discussions intact and easily find-able, and they sometimes degenerate into whine-a-thons (me guilty of course) about how bad the forecasting is. Often when deciding where to go (I'm not a big advance planner), I look to all the variables as quickly as I can. Finding them in one forum, close chronological order browse is a good way to find them. __________________ Millions and Millions of Lifts Served. Since 1976 ACE

Oct 29, 2007, 8:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
BeanoNYC Let's get down to brass tacks. How much for the ape? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rockaway Park, NY Posts: 3,854	I voted yes, however, "weather" seems too bourgeois. How about "conditions?" __________________ ~Rich~

Oct 30, 2007, 8:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
Greg Mad River Glen - 2/8/08 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 18,916	A few other things to consider and discuss. Should this forum be its own forum like say Miscellaneous, or should it be a sub-forum under skiing? If we do proceed here, I would like this forum to be one about weather as it pertains to skiings for the most part. __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

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