Loon & Waterville: Not my top choices by any means. But Loon South Peak is 5 minute walk from my house. If Cannon has wind holds I may be tempted to hit Loon. The biggest knock on Loon is the crowds. But they storm may keep some travelers away and South Peak tends to get less traffic. Great sustained pith there for long runs that could be a blast with 12". WV ( can ski 1/2 price) and it might handle the winds. Then again I probably won't choose to drive 40min for WV over Loon.
Is the crowds the only thing I have to worry about Loon? I'm puzzled why Loon is not mentioned more in this thread.
I don't mind tracked powder. I don't get to ski on fluffy stuff a lot anyway. If it's wind-hold vulnerability of Loon, that's a whole different matter.