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[machski]

Looks like all of SS except Preston's is lit u now, along with the top of the link to Skyelark and Launchpad.

And while no gun activity on NR cam, the NRQ was spinning.

 

[machski]

I am more optimistic- looks like some of the "snow" may make it through the rain. 10am and still going- even at the bottom with the fan guns. They might be able to go the whole day without shutting down up top. Legitimately decent snowmaking conditions tonight between midnight and 9am tomorrow. Low 20s temps, decreasing humidity, winds decreasing to almost nothing by sunrise.

I said a few pages ago I thought it wasn't going to happen. Still what I'm leaning towards but I'd be more than happy to eat crow. The "cold snap" just isn't that cold... low 20s at night and cold enough to keep going during the day. @Newpylong says 100 hours in ideal conditions. The weather will be ok but not ideal. If they can start Sunday at noon they'd get 150 hours by the following Sunday, the 20th. Not sure if that's soon enough for snow control.

Yes, it is likely enough depending on the forecast beyond the 20th up and through the event. Remember, snow control doesn't mean the course is finished and race ready that day. It means the base is down and the forecast to the event from that point leans towards full buildout and completion of course and training slope to race shape by the day or two prior to the first race (to allow for training). It will be close and will depend on how the forecast breaks out the next two weeks for sure. Same deal last season as well.

 

[IceEidolon]

They could also have a leak on North Ridge, that would explain why Superstar is flat out and North Ridge is silent. No evidence of that from here, though, besides what they started up.

 

[skiur]

They only need 2 days of blowing to open north ridge. No reason to blow it now with the forecast looking much better after Sunday. Prepare to ride the lift on veterans day if your a pass holder.

 

[ss20]

They only need 2 days of blowing to open north ridge. No reason to blow it now with the forecast looking much better after Sunday. Prepare to ride the lift on veterans day if your a pass holder.

Also the snow quality of North Ridge has to be OK-decent. For anyone who's skied Superstar the first couple weeks after the WC races or the final couple spring weekends knows what they blow on Supe for the race is soooo wet and icy and easier to make in marginal conditions than snow they would make for the public to ski on.

 

[FBGM]

Gonna rain a lot on that snow Friday…

 

[ss20]

Gonna rain a lot on that snow Friday…

At least it's mostly at night...

 

[tumbler]

I agree on optics. They are watering the grass right now, nothing is sticking.

 

[Smellytele]

Bolton valley is blowing snow…

 

[machski]

I agree on optics. They are watering the grass right now, nothing is sticking.

True down low, but it is definitely sticking on upper SS.

 

[Hawk]

Its going to be in the upper teens tonight. I bet a lot sticks over night.

 

[Newpylong]

They could also have a leak on North Ridge, that would explain why Superstar is flat out and North Ridge is silent. No evidence of that from here, though, besides what they started up.

Winner winner, chicken dinner. Blowout on the feed.

 

[jimmywilson69]

They really need some pipe investment on that mountain...

 

[BodeMiller1]

This is live, Killington is blowing snow.

 

[BodeMiller1]

They should be able to pump it out for a couple of days with a warmup Friday.

Meow

 

[MidnightJester]

This is live, Killington is blowing snow.

If any survives till Sunday it is well worth it to them not only in ground base coverage building but also good data points for future snowmaking weather crunches.

 

[drjeff]

They really need some pipe investment on that mountain...

Not sexy from a marketing standpoint, but arguably as important, if not even more important than a lift upgrade.

While K's snowmaking system is IMPRESSIVE from a shear size and power standpoint (absolutely now question in my mind about that), it could certainly benefit from a bunch of major overhauls and upgrades, which are things given it's size, probably would end up running in the same price range, if not even more, than a new bubble 6 or 8 pack

 

[drjeff]

If any survives till Sunday it is well worth it to them not only in ground base coverage building but also good data points for future snowmaking weather crunches.

My guess is the data that they may gain from a major run with air hogs on Superstar isn't that relevant by todays standards with all of the low(er) E guns that comprise the bulk of their snowmaking equipment. It does make for some GOOD early season snowmaking porn though!

 

[ss20]

They really need some pipe investment on that mountain...

Yes. Been sorely needed 10 years now. Newpy can explain better... find some of his posts on K-zone. Really is a ticking time bomb and rather than replacement they focus more on patch/repair without having a real plan. Some of the pipe on the hill is over 40 years old. For the Great Eastern push down to the Skyeship they "suicide" it and pressure the lines, try to go for 48 hours, then see what the damage is after the fact and patch it up enough to keep it somewhat usable.

They have more snowmaking and more pipe than they could ever use. They have essentially unlimited water. If in a fantasy land where we had a season from November 15 onward that never got above 20 degrees, they'd still not cover all their terrain by New Year's. The problem has gotten worse recently with snowmaking added or rehabilitated on Pipe Dream, Great Bear, and Conclusion. I don't think there's been snow made on Vertigo in 3 seasons now. Header gets less and less snow made on it later and later in the season. Idler is where Devil's Fiddle is at- inactive pipes that are being left to rot.

 

[BodeMiller1]

It's nice when you can leave a trail natural. Killington has the acreage to do it.
Even if they drop the temp on the ground, they gain.
9:45 AM and it's lit up pretty well.