Wicked High Winds now

Warp Daddy · Jan 9, 2008, 8:53 AM

We are experiencing wicked high sustained winds with gusts over 60 mph . There are many power outages in the region-- so far so good here .

Our snow pack once 2 ft deep in my yard is all but gone > and our regional hill is shut down for a second day

Brettski · Jan 9, 2008, 9:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Warp Daddy

We are experiencing wicked high sustained winds with gusts over 60 mph . There are many power outages in the region-- so far so good here .

Our snow pack once 2 ft deep in my yard is all but gone > and our regional hill is shut down for a second day

Which is where?

Warp Daddy · Jan 9, 2008, 9:16 AM

Northern Adirondacks region specifically the St Lawrence River Valley

ERJ-145CA · Jan 9, 2008, 9:25 AM

My local hill, Campgaw is open today. I guess they prepared well, they were closed on the 2 coldest days last week, their website said "closed for snowmaking". So apparently they blew a lot of snow last week and it was enough. Hidden Valley in Jersey is closed today and Mountain Creek is open. The wind is just starting to pick up here too.

**Greg** · Jan 9, 2008, 9:33 AM

These high winds are devastating to the snowpack.

Brettski · Jan 9, 2008, 9:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg

These high winds are devastating to the snowpack.

Why? evaporation?

**Greg** · Jan 9, 2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Brettski

Why? evaporation?

If it's warm, but calm, the snow actually cools the air close to it. If it's warm and windy, the wind effectively blows this shallow cool layer away.

tjf67 · Jan 9, 2008, 10:18 AM

Bright side I was just outside and it is a cold wind. Old man winter is on his way back. Hope he brings some lake effect with him

WWF-VT · Jan 9, 2008, 10:18 AM

High winds = cold front on the way.....

Warp Daddy · Jan 9, 2008, 10:20 AM

True:the temps are dropping

Jan 9, 2008, 8:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Warp Daddy Warp and Werekong Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St Lawrence River (north of "The 'Dacks" ) Posts: 2,343	Wicked High Winds now We are experiencing wicked high sustained winds with gusts over 60 mph . There are many power outages in the region-- so far so good here . Our snow pack once 2 ft deep in my yard is all but gone > and our regional hill is shut down for a second day __________________ Life Ain't No Dress Rehersal

Jan 9, 2008, 9:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Warp Daddy Warp and Werekong Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St Lawrence River (north of "The 'Dacks" ) Posts: 2,343	Northern Adirondacks region specifically the St Lawrence River Valley __________________ Life Ain't No Dress Rehersal

Jan 9, 2008, 9:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
ERJ-145CA Belleayre Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 495	My local hill, Campgaw is open today. I guess they prepared well, they were closed on the 2 coldest days last week, their website said "closed for snowmaking". So apparently they blew a lot of snow last week and it was enough. Hidden Valley in Jersey is closed today and Mountain Creek is open. The wind is just starting to pick up here too. __________________ 1977-1986: 40-50 days total 1987-2005: 0 days 2005/2006: 3 days 2006/2007: 26 days 2007/2008: 39 days Bromley

Jan 9, 2008, 9:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Greg Nassahegan, CT: 8/14 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 20,308	These high winds are devastating to the snowpack. __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

Jan 9, 2008, 10:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
Warp Daddy Warp and Werekong Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St Lawrence River (north of "The 'Dacks" ) Posts: 2,343	True:the temps are dropping __________________ Life Ain't No Dress Rehersal

Jan 9, 2008, 10:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
tjf67 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: L.P. Posts: 836	Bright side I was just outside and it is a cold wind. Old man winter is on his way back. Hope he brings some lake effect with him

Jan 9, 2008, 10:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
WWF-VT Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MA Posts: 371	High winds = cold front on the way.....

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