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[machski]

Also recall from a distance, the big storm two weekends ago on the long range was projected to be all rain. Then it shifted. Could happen again although it seems warm air is more likely to intrude ahead of this system.

 

[cdskier]

Also recall from a distance, the big storm two weekends ago on the long range was projected to be all rain. Then it shifted. Could happen again although it seems warm air is more likely to intrude ahead of this system.

This one will be very bad if it doesn't shift. Decent amount of rain, very high temps (40s-50s even on the mountains), high dew points, wind....all the ingredients to eat a lot of snow. Followed by a rapid freeze as the front moves through and at least at the moment, not a whole lot of backend snow.

 

[slatham]

The storm from 2 weeks ago that looked like rain but ended up mostly snow (north of Okemo) - the models began to see the more southern track a week out. While Thursdays storm could end up better than currently forecast it is highly unlikely to not involve non-frozen. Best reasonable scenario is there is some backside snow to repair damage. But right now even that is questionable. It will however get cold on Friday so the areas that can resurface will flex their muscles....

 

[NYDB]

Slushy bump fest today at K. Firming up quite a bit by the end of the day. Decent crowds. Only lift lines were at K-1.

They definitely kept everything open that they could. The bottom of ovation and a few others were sporty.

 

[skef]

Really good day today: https://forums.alpinezone.com/threads/2022-02-27-killington.143624/

 

[urungus]

I take it you weren’t at Bear Mountain ?

pipe blowout at bear - KillingtonZone.com

 

[skef]

Meanwhile at Bear Mountain
[…]

Yeah, the base at Bear looked pretty… interesting. Not quite like that picture today, as far as what I saw, but clearly there had been a recent “event.”

Forgot to mention in the trip report: K is still blowing snow in a number of places, mostly for connections/access as far as I could tell. (Bear base area was one such place, presumably b/c the above…)

 

[skiur]

Yeah, the base at Bear looked pretty… interesting. Not quite like that picture today, as far as what I saw, but clearly there had been a recent “event.”

Forgot to mention in the trip report: K is still blowing snow in a number of places, mostly for connections/access as far as I could tell. (Bear base area was one such place, presumably b/c the above…)

I wouldn't call OL and panic/needles connection/access.

 

[Newpylong]

Nope, they are one of only a few still investing in any meaningful capacity on recovering and providing enough depth to make it to the targeted closing date.

They haven't stopped making snow literally since the temps dropped last week.

 

[skef]

Nope, they are one of only a few still investing in any meaningful capacity on recovering and providing enough depth to make it to the targeted closing date.

They haven't stopped making snow literally since the temps dropped last week.

I happily stand corrected.

 

[Smellytele]

Nope, they are one of only a few still investing in any meaningful capacity on recovering and providing enough depth to make it to the targeted closing date.

They haven't stopped making snow literally since the temps dropped last week.

Surprised pats peak was making snow this morning.

 

[Newpylong]

That place is run like a well oiled machine!

 

[skef]

They haven't stopped making snow literally since the temps dropped last week.

And they're still at it. Today, at the top of Superstar (among other places).

 

[djd66]

And they're still at it. Today, at the top of Superstar (among other places).

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Wow, impressive! You have to give them credit,… they are the beast!

 

[urungus]

Killington's K-1 Lodge Celebrates its Last Day Ever of Operations

Sunday marked the end of an era for Killington Resort. In order to complete the construction of their new K-1 lodge, their old lodge had a closing

unofficialnetworks.com

 

[skiur]

From today's snow report:

While we’re actively waiting to break out our shorts for some seriously warm spring skiing, we’ll just have to wait while our snowmaking team gears up for one final run. Yeah, you read that right, even with April right around the corner, the team is planning to add spring depth to the mountain with more sweet gunpowder. The plan is to begin firing up tomorrow afternoon when conditions allow and will continue firing away in full force until things warm up later in the week.

 

[NYDB]

They have a three day window. They can bury the place. And they should given the spring pass price increase.

 

[RH29]

What trails are typically still open in late April at Killi? Thinking of going up to VT the weekend of the 23rd or the 30th.

 

[Zand]

In an average year, it's generally K Peak, Superstar, and Snowdon by then. Some years theres still quite a bit open. They were in rough shape 4 days ago but this cold spell is allowing them to cover the high traffic areas back up and they got some good natural snow to boot. Really depends if there's any real warm weeks in mid April or not. Skied perfect midwinter packed powder on Julio on 4/22 a few years ago so it can be done.

 

[machski]

In an average year, it's generally K Peak, Superstar, and Snowdon by then. Some years theres still quite a bit open. They were in rough shape 4 days ago but this cold spell is allowing them to cover the high traffic areas back up and they got some good natural snow to boot. Really depends if there's any real warm weeks in mid April or not. Skied perfect midwinter packed powder on Julio on 4/22 a few years ago so it can be done.

A few years ago got to K May 2nd Superstar was the only lift scheduled but they had been skiing K1 and Snowdon that weekend. Superstar was on a maintenance hold, so put on the AT skis and ski s and skinned up K peak. Skied a fantastic Catwalk to Downdraft (yes, Catwalk is 100% natty). So anything could be in play, even this season. Stranger things have happened than 4-5 feet falling at K in April.