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

[BenedictGomez]

Solitude had 15 minutes of live helicopter footage of their opening and it was really cool footage & camera work. I was impressed with how much they laid-down considering how early it is.

 

[MidnightJester]

If you wondered how high this seasons El-Nino will finish above the average temperature?? It currently sits at #6 on the difference from the average temperatures and peaks between December and January.

NOAA ENSO November 2023 Update: This Winter's El Niño is Officially a Strong Event - SnowBrains

El Niño is currently chugging along, and forecasters expect it to continue for the next several months, with a 62% chance of lasting through

snowbrains.com

Colorado having a rough seasons early snowpack(-46%) at this point is interesting. Lets see where they go from here.

Colorado's Snowpack Is 46% Below Average For November 10th

Hey Coloradan's, doesn't it feel like the states been... lacking something throughout the last month? After an incredibly wet summer, it's felt like quite

unofficialnetworks.com

 

[Former Sunday Rivah Rat]

At least it doesn't look as bad as the 2015/16 shitshow where the east had less than half the average snowfall.
"There’s about a 1-in-3 chance that the Oceanic Niño Index will reach 2.0 °C, which has happened four times before in our 73-year record: 1972-73, 1982–83, 1997–98, and 2015–16."

 

[BodeMiller1]

The link below will give you snow depth predicted for the next week or so.

MSN

 

[MidnightJester]

What is considered open terrain with Trail counts this early in the season "week 2" around North America. These are considered lift serviced trails at the only open 11/12/23 so far ski mountains. Hike to your delight for more trail fun.

updated this weekend 11/12/23

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

Keystone Resort, CO -- 5/143​

Winter Park Resort, -- CO 5/171​

Eldora, CO -- 6/61​

Killington Resort, VT -- 4/155​

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 -- 5/75​

Norquay Banff, AB -- 2/60​

Lake Louise, AB -- 6/164 (open trail counts)​

Just Opened this week 11/11/23

Vail, CO -- 3/278​

Breckenridge, CO -- 3/187​

Loveland, CO -- 1/94​

Wolf Creek, CO -- 2/144​

Mammoth Mountain. CA -- 3/175​

Solitude, UT -- 1/82​

Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe, NV -- 3/66​

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[MidnightJester]

The Northeast Ski mountains need a little more Cold temperature help on this storm coming!! Its looking too Warm and RRRrrrrr-ish for most lower elevations while Northern VT might pick up some Snow.

Northeast coastal storm arrives ahead of Thanksgiving weekend travel

On the eve of a holiday week when more than 50 million Americans are planning to travel, the FOX Forecast Center is monitoring the arrival of a cold front and a storm system off the eastern seaboar…

nypost.com

Following this storm though is another system right before thanksgiving with much better Nighttime Temperatures for the Snowmakers and the moisture in the weather system.

 

[MidnightJester]

USA 3-Day Snowfall Forecast & 6-10 Day, 8-14 Day, & Monthly Outlooks | November 15, 2023 - SnowBrains

These forecasts and outlooks come from the most credible source we know: the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

snowbrains.com

This is a Good possible combination for the Northeast of Below normal temperatures and Precipitation increasing over the same time frame.

 

[BodeMiller1]

Yep, for this time of year it's locked onto the Northeast,

 

[MidnightJester]

Vermont feels a little more wintery now as "Famous Vermont Road" is now closed for the Winter season. With one of the most notable indications that winter is coming in New England is the closing of Vermont Route 108. The road that connects Stowe Mountain Resort and Smugglers’ Notch Resort shut down for the 2023-24 winter season yesterday.

https://unofficialnetworks.com/2023/11/15/vermont-route-108-2023/

The Northeast isn't alone as there is a "Slow Winter" roll out across most of North America so far : (

Telluride Ski Resort, CO, Pushes Back Opening Day to December Due to Warm Weather - SnowBrains

Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado has announced a delay in its opening day, originally slated for late November.

snowbrains.com

Vail Resorts Postpones Opening of 2 Tahoe Resorts Due to Unseasonably Warm Weather - SnowBrains

Vail Resorts announced on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, the postponement of the winter season opening of two of its Tahoe ski destinations,

snowbrains.com

Snowbasin delays opening due to warmer weather conditions

Snowbasin Resort announced they will be opening later than originally planned due to warmer weather conditions.

kutv.com

Alta Ski Area, UT, Postpones Opening Day Indefinitely Due to Warm Weather and Lack of Snow - SnowBrains

Alta Ski Area in Utah has announced it is postponing its opening date, initially scheduled for November 17, 2023.

snowbrains.com

 

[4aprice]

Slow start but I'm heading to Colorado Saturday. Looking like Eldora may be one of the better choices at this time.

 

[MidnightJester]

Slow start but I'm heading to Colorado Saturday. Looking like Eldora may be one of the better choices at this time.

They are at least due some new Snow out of the Snow system passing through Colorado.

Maine Is Open For Skiing​

Maine Is Open For Skiing

Sunday River becomes the first ski resort in Maine to open for operations for the 2023/2024 ski season. Cheers!

unofficialnetworks.com

Three more Vermont Ski Resorts Opening Tomorrow to Join Killington Resort.​

After another cold stretch of snowmaking, more Vermont ski resorts are getting ready to open for the season. Currently, Killington is only open ski resort in the Green Mountain State. That is about to change, as Okemo, Stowe, and Sugarbush are getting ready to open on Friday.
https://unofficialnetworks.com/2023/11/16/sugarbush-okemo-stowe-opening/

Okemo Mountain Resort on Instagram: "It's official; Opening Day here at Okemo is Friday, November 17, 2023, beginning at 9am! We can't wait to welcome you back for another great season of winter fun. We teamed up with Mother Nature over the past week

2,566 likes, 41 comments - okemomtn on November 13, 2023: "It's official; Opening Day here at Okemo is Friday, November 17, 2023, beginning at 9am! We can't..."

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Sugarbush, Vermont on Instagram: "FRIDAY!🙌🥳 That’s right, we’re ready to kick off the 23/24 ski season this Friday, November 17th! Tonight is your LAST CHANCE to purchase $99 lift tickets & Quad Packs - visit sugarbush.com to get yours! Important Op

2,920 likes, 29 comments - sugarbush_vt on November 15, 2023: "FRIDAY!🙌🥳 That’s right, we’re ready to kick off the 23/24 ski season this Friday, November 17th! Tonight is your LAST CHANCE to purchase $99 lift tickets & Quad Packs - visit sugarbush.com to get yours! Important Opening Day info...

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Stowe Mountain Resort on Instagram: "The day we’ve waited for is coming: Stowe Mountain Resort will open for the 2023/24 winter season this FRIDAY (11/17) at 9am! The FourRunner Lift, and the Sunrise, will be spinning, dropping skiers and riders for

1,479 likes, 37 comments - stowemt on November 15, 2023: "The day we’ve waited for is coming: Stowe Mountain Resort will open for the 2023/24 winter seas..."

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[zyk]

Not Vermont but Belleayre opened today. Plucky mountain in the southern Catskills. Did not disappoint on day one.

 

[JimG.]

Great day at Belle yesterday!

 

[zyk]

Great day at Belle yesterday!

Was there yesterday as well. Excellent day! Today they were down for electrical problems. Hiked it as I was already there.

 

[JimG.]

Belle opened yesterday only for passholder appreciation day. Closed again until 11/24.

 

[ThatGuy]

Finally getting some snow here, going to start my season after this weekend

 

[ThatGuy]

 

[MidnightJester]

What is considered open terrain with Trail counts this early in the season "week 3" around North America. These are considered lift serviced trails at some of the open 11/18/23 so far ski mountains. Hike to your delight for more trail fun.

updated this weekend Saturday 11/18/23 (open trail counts)

Okemo, VT -- 6/126 ​

Killington Resort, VT -- 4/155​

Sugarbush, VT -- 4/111​

Stowe, VT -- 6/116​

Arapahoe Basin, CO -- 1/145​

Keystone Resort, CO -- 8/143 ​

Vail, CO -- 5/278 ​

Breckenridge, CO -- 8/187 ​

Loveland, CO -- 3/94​

Wolf Creek, CO -- 2/144​

Winter Park Resort, -- CO 6/171​

Eldora, CO -- 7/61​

Mammoth Mountain. CA -- 4/175​

Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe, NV -- 3/66​

Solitude, UT -- 3/82​

Park City, UT -- 7/346​

Alta, UT -- ???/ ???​

Edit update.

Sunday River, ME -- 6/135​

Sugarloaf, ME -- 8/170​

Brettonwoods, NH -- 1/98​

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Vermont Skiers Midnight Mission Scores Early Season Turns Down Mount Mansfield​

Adam Kruszyna (krooz-nuh) on Instagram

First turns off the TOP—of Vermont—23/24 #mtmansfield 11/15/23 Last night was a mission for t...

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Incoming Northeast Nor'easter to drop up to 6" on multiple Northern mountaintops for the Thanksgiving holiday period starting Tuesday night.

"Snow Bomb" Headed for New York State On Thanksgiving

There's a big storm heading for New York State on Thanksgiving week and it could shape up to be a classic snow bomb.

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Best Snow Hunting to all this Season : )

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[oldfartrider]

How about Sunday River, Sugarloaf and Bretton Woods?

 

[Smellytele]