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First Snowfalls, Upcoming weather and Storms of winter 2023-2024. Storm snow totals, Observations and Predictions?

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Looks like a great way to die.
I would say bad injuries to yourself and wreck a season more then die but a head hit wouldn't be good. Would think they could of found a little more snow with the pictures I have seen recently.

There's a comical phrase used by the skiing community to describe when it snows just enough for skis to slide, but not quite enough for it to be safe -- 'fast grass'.
Fast grass isn't for the faint of heart. Rocks, dirt, mud, and other less-than-slippery surfaces are waiting to end your season before it even starts.
 
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First Vermont and Northeast Ski resort to spin its lifts and open this Friday 11/3/23 is Killington

Upstate NY gets its first measurable snow

Anticipated opening dates
 
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While we are just about half way through Fall get in line Ski mountains as the next "Snow" dumping US storm systems are starting to take aim at the west cost. How long till a solid Winter storm marches our way to the Northeast with cold air to greet it : )~



More Colorado Ski resorts opening earlier then planned.

Pennsylvania ski resort seeing snow : )
 
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Captain Midnight,
El Nino doesn't bode well for the Northeast. Head to Utah...

 

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Captain Midnight,
El Nino doesn't bode well for the Northeast. Head to Utah...

I hear you and I think I might check out the West again and add Utah this year too then : )

Instead of some of the warmer Northeastern El Nino prediction maps I have seen I am hoping for a wild snow weather year if one of the "Stronger" on record Super El Nino's pushes farther into December or January with many warm up and cold snaps but we need the cold to match the Nor'easter storms that will come later in the season for Amazing Snow dumps that might be for the record books and not end up with drenching RRrrrrrrrrr.

If you are near one of these tasty Ski Mountains then your seasons Snow appetizers are waiting for you. One, Two or Whatever trails you hike too : )~


Best "Turns" and "Snow Hunting" to all this Snow season :)
"Ullr, Ullr, Ullr"
 
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If you ever wondered what is considered open terrain with Trail counts this early in the season around North America. These are considered lift serviced trails at the only open 11/4/23 so far ski mountains. Hike to your delight for more trail fun.

Arapahoe Basin, CO -- 1/145 (open trail count)

Keystone Resort, CO -- 2/143

Winter Park Resort, -- CO 2/171

Eldora, CO -- 3/61

Killington Resort, VT -- 2/155

Trollhaugen Troll, WI -- 1/24

Andes Tower Hills, MN -- Open Hill

Wild Mountain, MN -- 3/26

Ski Ward, MA -- Sledding​

Sommet Saint-Sauveur, QC -- 1/43

Nakiska Ski Area, AB -- 7/75

Norquay Banff, AB -- 2/60

Lake Louise, AB -- 3/164 (open trail counts)




Came across a new Snow weather forecasting site getting up and running. Anyone use it in the past???
 
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Series of storms to bring sloppy commutes all week for Northeast, Great Lakes​


Some mild incoming snow for most of the west coast

Mountain Weather update 11/5, Meteorologist Chris Tomer​


Here’s How Much Snow You’ll Get This Year, Ryan Hall​

 
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Here comes a good weeks worth of "Night-time" snow making temperatures if not some daytime too. Lets go Snowmakers : )~
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Mountain Weather update 11/6, Meteorologist Chris Tomer.... One of these days "Alice" Bang! Zoom! The Northeast sees a real storm.​

 
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Come on Mother Nature we all have our measuring sticks waiting for you to drop some snow :)

First Lake Tahoe Ski resort to open is
 

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So its possible that Vermont's ski mountains especially at elevation might see 3" inches or more of snow with a little mixed precipitation in it.

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If the Mountains can mix in some good snowmaking with this storm both before and after they might get a base down on multiple trails that will survive the warm spell with some moisture coming towards the end of next week. Multiple mountains should be on tap by Thanksgiving time if this weather can throw us some more snowstorms our way : )~
 
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A series of sloppy storms is the way to a good season.
 

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Models have shifted towards this being an all-snow event. Weather channel is saying 3-5" tonight at Killington with a bit of light mix tomorrow morning.
 

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For those freaking about a forecasted super nino.

“The El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) - a naturally occurring anomalous state of tropical Pacific coupled ocean-atmosphere conditions - is the primary predictor for global climate disruptions. The MEI, which combines both oceanic and atmospheric variables, facilitates in a single index an assessment of ENSO. It especially gives real-time indications of ENSO intensity, and through historical analysis - provides a context for meaningful comparative study of evolving conditions.”

Layman’s terms, a lot of El Niño values pertain to water temp. MEI - Multivariate Enso Index - looks at a number of variables, many atmospheric. So, what reaction is the atmosphere having to the warm water?

The current value is 0.3. That is not even “warm”. Super niño of 1983 was 2.7. 18997/98 maxed at 2.4. The MEI is out of sync with the other El Niño indexes, but cannot be ignored. Just like the NCAR forecast cannot be ignored.
 

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The East Coast's Snowiest Ski Resort Announces Opening Day. Thank you Jay Peak!​

Best Ski Resorts For Early Season Skiing and Riding in the East​


These Are the 19 Ski Resorts Open in North America This Holiday Weekend​


Utah Welcomes Winter Season with its First Mountain Opening Today. Thank you Solitude.​

The 23/24 season at Solitude kicks off with a big event today as they open Link lift for Solitude and @IkonPass holders at 10:00 a.m. this morning. Link some turns or ride some terrain park features on their run called Easy Street from this Friday to this Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Breckenridge Ski Resort & Vail Mountain, CO, Opening on Friday, November 10​

 
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