Killington Re-opening Speculation

Greg · Nov 9, 2009

Wednesday and Thursday nights look good even down low:

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClic...7734375&site=btv&smap=1&marine=0&unit=0&lg=en

Based on those that were up this weekend, think they might re-open by Friday?

speden · Nov 9, 2009

Good for Killington for opening so early. I'm more interested in when other resorts closer to home will start to open up some trails. I was looking at the forecast a little bit this morning, and I'm thinking the weekend of the 21st is looking like it could see some widespread openings. The run up to that weekend currently has some consistently cold nights.

Puck it · Nov 9, 2009

The snow up high will hold. Down throough Chute and Mousetrap could be the problem. It all depends on the humidity for blowing at night this week. Temp is there though. I think they will open for the wekend though.

AZ gathering?

Highway Star · Nov 9, 2009

Greg said:
Wednesday and Thursday nights look good even down low:

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClic...7734375&site=btv&smap=1&marine=0&unit=0&lg=en

Based on those that were up this weekend, think they might re-open by Friday?

Looking at the weather last night, I give them about a 75% chance of re-opening this weekend, which is all dependant on how the forecast pans out. I would not expect a Friday opening.

Greg · Nov 9, 2009

75% chance of reopening when? Ever? :lol:

jerryg · Nov 9, 2009

Greg said:
75% chance of reopening when? Ever? :lol:

Can you imagine the amoungt of threads he would start or the amoutn of times the word fail would be used?

Kidding HS! :beer:

Highway Star · Nov 10, 2009

2000 ft Killington NOAA-cast............

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind around 8 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind between 5 and 7 mph.

Veterans Day: Sunny, with a high near 45. Northeast wind between 6 and 9 mph.

Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 21. East wind around 6 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 48. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Seems like a bit of stretch at this point. Depends if this forcast pans out or turns for the better, how much snow melted, and how motivated they are to spend big bucks to blow snow those two night. I'm calling it a 1 in 3 chance they will open this weekend at this point.

skiadikt · Nov 10, 2009

i don't see this weekend. and accuweather 15-day doesn't look good even for the following weekend. could we be looking at t-giving ...

bvibert · Nov 10, 2009

This weather is really starting to get me down...

SpinmasterK · Nov 10, 2009

We're open on Veteran's Day. http://www.killington.com/winter/beast/blog/authors/tom/we-re-open-for-veteran-s-day

Greg · Nov 10, 2009

SpinmasterK said:
We're open on Veteran's Day. http://www.killington.com/winter/beast/blog/authors/tom/we-re-open-for-veteran-s-day

Hmm. Can't swing Wednesday, but that's cool there opening for the day. Guess I'll wait another week. I have the 20th off already.

billski · Nov 10, 2009

SpinmasterK said:
We're open on Veteran's Day. http://www.killington.com/winter/beast/blog/authors/tom/we-re-open-for-veteran-s-day

Brian, you have no excuse now. But Carrie may have one

WJenness · Nov 10, 2009

SpinmasterK said:
We're open on Veteran's Day. http://www.killington.com/winter/beast/blog/authors/tom/we-re-open-for-veteran-s-day

A+ Spinmaster.

-w

skiadikt · Nov 10, 2009

big surprise. good job!

SpinmasterK · Nov 10, 2009

skiadikt said:
big surprise. good job!

Big surprise for me as well. I had to be told three times before it sunk in. Our mtn ops director said that despite the warm temps yesterday, the hill held up real well.
Also looks like good snowmaking temps, according to the latest forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClic...6757812&site=btv&smap=1&marine=0&unit=0&lg=en

Geoff · Nov 10, 2009

SpinmasterK said:
We're open on Veteran's Day. http://www.killington.com/winter/beast/blog/authors/tom/we-re-open-for-veteran-s-day

I know where I'll be at 9:00 on Wednesday.

severine · Nov 10, 2009

billski said:
Brian, you have no excuse now. But Carrie may have one

I couldn't swing that anyway. I have classes 4 nights a week; no midweek trips up north for me right now.

Highway Star · Nov 10, 2009

SpinmasterK said:
Big surprise for me as well. I had to be told three times before it sunk in. Our mtn ops director said that despite the warm temps yesterday, the hill held up real well.
Also looks like good snowmaking temps, according to the latest forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClic...6757812&site=btv&smap=1&marine=0&unit=0&lg=en

Are they doing a discount for veterans?

SpinmasterK · Nov 10, 2009

Highway Star said:
Are they doing a discount for veterans?

Currently updating the discount for active military on the following page: http://www.killington.com/winter/plan/packages/special_offers/index.html

Give it a few minutes.

SkiDork · Nov 10, 2009

SpinmasterK said:
Also looks like good snowmaking temps, according to the latest forecast:

Weekend perhaps?

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