First Snowfalls, Upcoming weather and Storms of winter 2022-2023. Storm snow totals, Observations and Predictions?

[abc]

All things considered, Gunstock is skiing surprisingly well today. Was expecting worse.

What did you expect? What did you actually found?

 

[Kingslug20]

Bolton valley...no ice at all..and some powder stashes..

 

[djd66]

Bolton valley...no ice at all..and some powder stashes..View attachment 55547View attachment 55548View attachment 55549View attachment 55550

That looks awesome and promising! Looks like you had a great day.

 

[Kingslug20]

Might go back tomorrow...

 

[Edd]

What did you expect? What did you actually found?

A glacier. It’s not one.

 

[JimG.]

All good news!

 

[MidnightJester]

8,000-Mile Atmospheric River Stretching From Indonesia to US West Coast Forecast To Drop Feet of Snow This Week - SnowBrains

“Atompheric River or Pinapple Express? Moisture from with this system extends to Indonesia!” – US National Weather Service Boise, ID, 12/27/22 The atmospheric river impacting the US West Coast today is tapping into a moisture plume that stretches 8,000-miles to Indonesia. Wow! This wet, warm...

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Storm Arrives at Palisades Tahoe, CA | 5 Feet Snow Predicted - SnowBrains

The storm has arrived at Palisades Tahoe, CA. In the past 12 hours, it has already received 5” of new snow at the summit, with up to 5 feet

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[Kingslug20]

Our river...will be a bit different.

 

[MidnightJester]

Our river...will be a bit different.

Yes unfortunately we have a 6 to 7 day forecast that is a tad on the wet side but I see better temperatures and snow in the longer range forecasts. Snow making ponds and rivers to draw on should be in good shape for most of the remaining winter now

 

[Kingslug20]

Going to be a big recovery....a bit thin out there...

 

[MidnightJester]

Upcoming week might not be so bad if you can dodge the rain. Maybe its a 1/2" spread out on the weekend and then 1" of rain later in the week

(12/30/22) Friday trail counts pre warm-wet week

Mount Snow 45/86
Okemo 67/122
Stratton 60/99
Killington 95/155
Sugarbush 95/111
Stowe 50/128
Smugglers Notch 27/78
Jay Peak 24/81

 

[Kingslug20]

 

[jimmywilson69]

That's what I call "sugarbush open"

 

[MidnightJester]

That's what I call "sugarbush open"

Proud that a mountain would open that trail hehehe. Skis and Boards might not like it but it is what we have to work with but it is open : )

 

[Kingslug20]

And that's why I've been skiing there mostly...as my epic pass sits unused for now.
Kids are all over these trails...and making it down no prob..
Beats boring groomers...

 

[raisingarizona]

Our river...will be a bit different.

To be fair, this system is raining on and off at the California ski areas as well.

And with the right skis groomers don't have to be all that boring.

 

[Kingslug20]

Going to try out my new head kore 105s tomorrow..

 

[flakeydog]

At least Cliffs is under a running lift you have to ride so there should be no surprise there. Encore usually has a little less snow than Cliffs so if you see one you can draw your conclusion about the other. That's why we love Sugarbush, free parking and a free stone grind on select runs! Limited time only until the next dump... Ski the East!

 

[Kingslug20]

Looks like about 14 hour R event...hopefully that's it...Sunday looks clear..

 

[MidnightJester]

Rain round *1* results not too great but hanging in there. Unfortunately there is round *2* and 1/2" to another 1" of (bad snow) lol

Fridays (12/30/2022) trail count pre warm-wet week till Mondays (1/2/2023) trail counts

Mount Snow 45/86 ---- 42/86
Okemo 67/122 ---- 68/126 "interesting on-the-snow app lists 122 trails and Okemo site list 126 trails total"
Stratton 60/99 ---- 43/99
Killington 95/155 ---- 64/155
Sugarbush 95/111 ---- 45/111
Stowe 50/128 ---- 34/128
Smugglers Notch 27/78 ---- 19/78
Jay Peak 24/81 ---- 18/81