The Official 2/14 Valentine's Day Storm Discussion Thread

[takeahike46er]

The 'dacks are getting destroyed right now! An extremely heavy band of snow is hovering over the entire high peaks area continuing south to western Warren County. Snow depths were already 33" at Lake Colden and 4 - 4.5 feet at 4000ft BEFORE the storm. After? Stayed tuned to this site: http://lakeplacid.com/shared/whattodo/conditions-xc.cfm#backcountry

 

[Skier75]

Been snowing all day here....well there was a lull between about 10:00am-12m, back at it and coming down pretty hard here in Barrington, NH. I'd have to say we've got about at least a foot, maybe a little more. I'm not that great at estimating. If I can attach pics I will.

What's everyone's thoughts about winds on Friday??? We wanted to hit Sugarloaf, but afraid that, normally after a storm like this there's heavy winds, which in turn will have some holds on chairlifts......now I'm not sure what we'll do. Thoughts?

 

[KingM]

What's everyone's thoughts about winds on Friday??? We wanted to hit Sugarloaf, but afraid that, normally after a storm like this there's heavy winds, which in turn will have some holds on chairlifts......now I'm not sure what we'll do. Thoughts?

It's interesting that you say that. It was supposed to be very windy today, but I haven't felt so much as a single gust. Of course, visibility is very low due to the heavy snow, but other than that, today would have been awesome. I really wanted to get away, but I have to keep access cleared.

But tomorrow, I'm up there. Wind or no wind. :beer:

 

[Goblin84]

Skier75, when is sugarloaf not windy?

We have had a few big gust here in NH but nothing to bad, I have no clue what friday has in store for us,

 

[Skier75]

Skier75, when is sugarloaf not windy?

We have had a few big gust here in NH but nothing to bad, I have no clue what friday has in store for us,

True....but our main concern is taking a day off to drive all the way up there only to find nothing opened??? Can't imagine that would be the case, since the ski resorts have to be loving this, finailly!!!

 

[JD]

24 inches in town in Stowe. Still snowing like crazy' Looks like we got a few more hours before it starts to ease up. Couldn't imagine a more perfect storm track. 'dacks got plastered. Be careful over there!

 

[Greg]

Snowing a bit now and the Grey Goose is flowing...

 

[Ski Diva]

(Plymouth, VT) -- The wind picked up here about an hour ago. It's pretty brutal out there. NUKING snow. I think we have somewhere between 18 inches and two feet, with no sign of a let up.

 

[MarkC]

Plattekill is now reporting 29" and still snowing!

 

[Greg]

Here are some pictures taken about fifteen minutes ago. Compare them to the ones above and keep in mind this is only two hours later!

Michael - those pictures are simple rad. I wish I was up there....

 

[ALLSKIING]

Michael - those pictures are simple rad. I wish I was up there....

AHHHH.....Thursday AM on the rock would make my season!!

 

[loafer89]

We have about 6" of snow/sleet on the ground and driving to/from work was an adventure. We made it 99% of the way home and got stuck 500' from our house on the steep drive.

I had to leave the car by the neighbor and wait for the plow to come until we could get my car in my garage.

Currently it is snowing lightly.

 

[clenois]

15-18 inches by closing today. Wind has picked up so it's getting hard to measure. They say the storm has stalled over us and we due for up to 3 feet. Ski Patrol opened EVERYTHING today! We've got photos and video on the home page. Thanks y'all for your interest.

Chris Lenois
Mount Snow

 

[KingM]

Michael - those pictures are simple rad. I wish I was up there....

Yes, so do I. LOL.

Not complaining about all the shoveling, just saying there could be, uhm, somewhere I'd rather have been today.

 

[dmc]

At least 2' on the ground at Hunter... maybe 3' in places after it's all said and done...
it was an epic epic epic day... Smiles all around... Snow got pretty thick towards the end there but we were diggin out freshies until the lift stopped...
Was in the woods and everything... insane...

 

[ALLSKIING]

At least 2' on the ground at Hunter... maybe 3' in places after it's all said and done...
it was an epic epic epic day... Smiles all around... Snow got pretty thick towards the end there but we were diggin out freshies until the lift stopped...
Was in the woods and everything... insane...

Pics...Vid? I know you have some.

 

[Greg]

15-18 inches by closing today. Wind has picked up so it's getting hard to measure. They say the storm has stalled over us and we due for up to 3 feet. Ski Patrol opened EVERYTHING today! We've got photos and video on the home page. Thanks y'all for your interest.

Chris Lenois
Mount Snow

Thanks Chris! I can't wait for Friday!!!

 

[dmc]

Pics...Vid? I know you have some.

Nope.. A friend has some video - I'll post it when he gets it to me...
It was just way to ugly out... in a good way...

 

[Greg]

Doug - Purna today?

 

[dmc]

Doug - Purna today?

Nope... Too bumpy... And everyone headed over there when it opened...

180 may have hit it but I was sticking to the reserved suff (22X2)...

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