Tuckerman weather question

[andyzee]

Originally Posted by kcyanks1

Ha, I deserve that, I guess What would you do, seriously? If we drive up there later today as planned and it is bad weather, there's also the option of Sugarbush or even Sugarloaf ... it still will be raining, but perhaps in that weather I'd rather be at a resort than out in the backcountry, especially given that I am not familiar with Tucks. And then if we luck out with the weather, we can still do Tucks. But it's a ton of driving and effort for a maybe (coming from NYC).

I never make plans according to weather forcasts, 50% chance they're wrong. For me it's a 7-8 hour drive up there and I would just going according to plan. Have alternate plans in the event the forcasts are right. Worst case, it's still a weekend away from home, you're still checking out new areas. Guess it all depends how adventerous you are.

[kcyanks1]

Originally Posted by andyzee

I never make plans according to weather forcasts, 50% chance they're wrong. For me it's a 7-8 hour drive up there and I would just going according to plan. Have alternate plans in the event the forcasts are right. Worst case, it's still a weekend away from home, you're still checking out new areas. Guess it all depends how adventerous you are.

Part of me thinks like that and feels like I should go...I'd kill myself if it ended up being nice and we didn't go. That said, rental car + gas + hotel (+ time) is a lot of expense/effort for what seems like a not-to-promising outcome. If it were a forecast of a chance of showers, that's one thing. But a lot of rain and fog affecting visibility, when I have never been there, is another. My friend immediately said we should put it off before I even gave my view.. Still trying to reach my brother. Totally sucks since I wasn't planning on my season being over.

What are the skiing options normally like in mid May, assuming I shoot for going 2 weekends from now?

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Originally Posted by kcyanks1

Part of me thinks like that and feels like I should go...I'd kill myself if it ended up being nice and we didn't go. That said, rental car + gas + hotel (+ time) is a lot of expense/effort for what seems like a not-to-promising outcome. If it were a forecast of a chance of showers, that's one thing. But a lot of rain and fog affecting visibility, when I have never been there, is another. My friend immediately said we should put it off before I even gave my view.. Still trying to reach my brother. Totally sucks since I wasn't planning on my season being over.

What are the skiing options normally like in mid May, assuming I shoot for going 2 weekends from now?

You live in NYC..why don't you fly to Utah for a weekend and ski Snowbird.

[andyzee]

Originally Posted by kcyanks1

Part of me thinks like that and feels like I should go...I'd kill myself if it ended up being nice and we didn't go. That said, rental car + gas + hotel (+ time) is a lot of expense/effort for what seems like a not-to-promising outcome. If it were a forecast of a chance of showers, that's one thing. But a lot of rain and fog affecting visibility, when I have never been there, is another. My friend immediately said we should put it off before I even gave my view.. Still trying to reach my brother. Totally sucks since I wasn't planning on my season being over.

What are the skiing options normally like in mid May, assuming I shoot for going 2 weekends from now?

Car rental and stuff, is a cost, can't blame you. Of course, past performance is no indication of future perfomance. But below you have a couple vids from May 26 and May 27 of last year on Mt. Washington. And that is something to take into consideration, there is more to Mt. Washington then just Tux. Also, I believe it to be worthwhile just for the hike and get familiar with the mountain.

Tuckerman Ravine 5/27:


Great Gulf 5/26:

[kcyanks1]

So we are canceling the Tucks trip, still considering a direct trip to Sugarbush rather than one via New Hampshire. They haven't made the call yet about being open tomorrow, but will do so mid-afternoon, so we'll procrastinate a little longer on a total cancellation. Probably not happening though.

GSS: Flying out to Utah actually isn't so crazy an idea, though probably would require me to take a day or two off from work (would want at least 2 full days of skiing if I'm going on a plane I think, and then need time to travel) which I wasn't planning on doing now.

[eatskisleep]

Originally Posted by riverc0il

I bagged out on going today. Was looking at either Hillman's or GoS, icefall threat is much less on Hillman's and not really an issue at all in GoS along with no bumps over there either. Weather was not looking good as of last night and when I woke up the ground was wet from rain last night. Sunday is going to be a wash as well so probably a good idea to wait for a better week. Skiing was certainly doable today but I don't like getting soggy and prefer to save the slog for nicer days.

Yep rained pretty much all day today, some sleet/freezing rain near the top of Hillman's. Still a great experience overall though; despite being soaked. Wow, backcountry skiing is so much fun. Seriously.

[ckofer]

Sunday's summit weather:

Low pressure will remain over the region today, continuing the rain and fog on the summits, with the heaviest rain coming before noon. Although most moisture should fall prior to evening, with temperatures fall near or below freezing, there is a chance of rain or snow showers tonight. High pressure will build in from the SW Monday, clearing the summits and increasing the temperatures. Lower level moisture may allow for partial undercast conditions early.

Probably the best thing to do today is stay in and stream youtube vids of jam bands.

[awf170]

Originally Posted by ckofer

Probably the best thing to do today is stay in and stream youtube vids of jam bands.

No thanks. I think I'll stick to laying on the summit in t-shirt while I let freezing rain and sleet start to accumulate on my bare skin.

Or listen to some quality music...

[cbcbd]

Yeah, for first time out there I'd can on being there today. Yesterday was pretty interesting up there and I can imagine today would only be worse.

Hillman's, Left gully, and Chute should hold some snow for a while. Hope you like skiing moguls on 35+ degree terrain

[kcyanks1]

Originally Posted by cbcbd

Yeah, for first time out there I'd can on being there today. Yesterday was pretty interesting up there and I can imagine today would only be worse.

Hillman's, Left gully, and Chute should hold some snow for a while. Hope you like skiing moguls on 35+ degree terrain

So, I went to Sugarbush with my brother and we skied half a day there. had some fun, worth all the effort. Doubt I'll make Tux this year, but at least I got day #20 in some place. And yes, 35+ degree mogul terrain is fun Did you go Saturday?