Is winter over in the Northeast?

[hammer]

Sure seems like it...no snow in sight.

 

[WJenness]

How 'bout dem Red Sox?

-w

 

[Greg]

The best part of ski season is upon us. The only problem is I'll have to start traveling further again for skiing soon.

 

[hammer]

The best part of ski season is upon us. The only problem is I'll have to start traveling further again for skiing soon.

Note that I didn't ask if ski season was over...although with family schedules and April vacation it's about a 98% chance it's over for me already. :sad:

 

[Greg]

Note that I didn't ask if ski season was over...although with family schedules and April vacation it's about a 98% chance it's over for me already. :sad:

I got it. My point was don't worry about it. Some great skiing to be done. Just sayin'.

 

[drjeff]

For the majority of the I-95 Corridor in New England, winter is more than likely done

Models suggest that some "cold" air will try and set back into the Northeast sometime next week, so ski country of NY/VT/NH/ME could be seeing net gains in snow in the coming weeks. Storms with a cold rain in coastal areas/South of the Mass Pike and then snow in the mountains

Bottomline, the base depths right now are GREAT, and IMHO the best time of the year to be on the hill is upon us, and this right now has the makings of a GREAT spring skiing season!

 

[hammer]

I got it. My point was don't worry about it. Some great skiing to be done. Just sayin'.

I know that you got it...just don't want to get harrassed by those who think I'm saying that ski season is over.

As mentioned, for most of us, we have a lot of primo spring skiing ahead...

 

[wa-loaf]

The AZ Summit might be my last hurrah for the season. Maybe I can get out once or twice for a little April skiing, but I doubt it.

 

[Glenn]

In the last 3 weeks (or so)...Mt. Snow has had 5' of snow. While I was out raking and dropping fertilizer yesterday, you can bet I'll be skiing into April. I do enjoy the "backyard" skiers though. This time of year the snow is soft, the sun is warm and the lift lines just aren't there. Ahhhhhh!

 

[drjeff]

In the last 3 weeks (or so)...Mt. Snow has had 5' of snow. While I was out raking and dropping fertilizer yesterday, you can bet I'll be skiing into April. I do enjoy the "backyard" skiers though. This time of year the snow is soft, the sun is warm and the lift lines just aren't there, and the beer on Cuzzin's Deck at Mount Snow is cold and plentiful. Ahhhhhh!

Fixed it for 'ya Glenn! :beer:

 

[Glenn]

Fixed it for 'ya Glenn! :beer:

LOL! Yeah, I forgot a very important detail! :beer:

 

[gmcunni]

Maybe I can get out once or twice for a little April skiing, but I doubt it.

i'm hoping for a repeat of last spring. we do a family vacation to FL in April and i want to ski at least once more after we get back.. I'd love to get a day in May. May 1 being a Saturday I'm hoping for a road trip to Sugarbush (about the farthest i can manage for a day trip)

winter is not over until i say it is over!

 

[wa-loaf]

i'm hoping for a repeat of last spring. we do a family vacation to FL in April and i want to ski at least once more after we get back.. I'd love to get a day in May. May 1 being a Saturday I'm hoping for a road trip to Sugarbush (about the farthest i can manage for a day trip)

winter is not over until i say it is over!

May 1st is my Birthday. Maybe I can talk someone into watching my kids as a gift ... get some skiing in. Is Sunday River still free on May 1st?

 

[deadheadskier]

I hope to get 4-5 days in following the Summit. Really hoping K makes it for May 8th. I'll be in Quebec City the weekend of the 1st-2nd on a non-skiing vacation.

 

[drjeff]

May 1st is my Birthday. Maybe I can talk someone into watching my kids as a gift ... get some skiing in. Is Sunday River still free on May 1st?

Seems that SR is talking about a set shutdown date this year of April 19th (Patriots Day) this year. Boyne is playing the numbers game, not the snow melt game FWIW

 

[gmcunni]

Seems that SR is talking about a set shutdown date this year of April 19th (Patriots Day) this year. Boyne is playing the numbers game, not the snow melt game FWIW

any rumblings yet @ mt. snow? might try to get there 3/29 if i can swing it at home.

 

[drjeff]

any rumblings yet @ mt. snow? might try to get there 3/29 if i can swing it at home.

My hunch is this year will be no different than the last 2 under Peak. Essentially that they'll keep spinning the lifts as long as there's snow and a sufficient number of people keep showing up to cover expenses.

I'd also guess that they'll do things at the end like they for the 1st time last year, where instead of finishing the season with Carinthia shut down and skiing/riding off the Main + North face, that they'll finish up over at Carinthia and shut down the rest of the mountain towards the bitter end. This way, with the park(s) still up, it practically guarentees them the drive up day ticket volume they want to cover expenses, and if they say seeded some bumps on a trail over there(since they most likely won't be spinning a lift on The North face), I think that it would be a win/win/win situation

 

[Mildcat]

May 1st is my Birthday. Maybe I can talk someone into watching my kids as a gift ... get some skiing in. Is Sunday River still free on May 1st?

If they're still open Wildcat is free on your birthday. My b-day is in August so I guess there's no chance of me skiing free.

 

[jaywbigred]

my hunch is this year will be no different than the last 2 under peak. Essentially that they'll keep spinning the lifts as long as there's snow and a sufficient number of people keep showing up to cover expenses.

I'd also guess that they'll do things at the end like they for the 1st time last year, where instead of finishing the season with carinthia shut down and skiing/riding off the main + north face, that they'll finish up over at carinthia and shut down the rest of the mountain towards the bitter end. This way, with the park(s) still up, it practically guarentees them the drive up day ticket volume they want to cover expenses, and if they say seeded some bumps on a trail over there(since they most likely won't be spinning a lift on the north face), i think that it would be a win/win/win situation

do want! Do want! Do want! =)

 

[Cannonball]

Is winter over in the Northeast?.

Winter is over in the Northeast (and the whole northern hemisphere) on 3/20.

Winter weather and ski season.....different story.