NWS 2016 / 2017 Winter forecast!

[JimG.]

Yeah I just looked at the trail map. Layout reminds me of Mountain Creek.

I learned from McCauley Mountain last week that even at 675' vert or less if the snow is powdery then I'm a happy camper.

 

[Cornhead]

Yeah I just looked at the trail map. Layout reminds me of Mountain Creek.

I learned from McCauley Mountain last week that even at 675' vert or less if the snow is powdery then I'm a happy camper.

Ha, don't expect that Utahesque LES powder in the Poconos, especially out of this storm.

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[Rowsdower]

Whatever snow Jack Frost is getting will be on top of bare ground, so watch out if you do go into the woods.

 

[BenedictGomez]

12z GFS just printed 10" of snow on the Poconos.

If that happens, is it worth going tomorrow night, or will there be 374 minute lines at Blue Mountain, Camelback, etc?

 

[tnt1234]

12z GFS just printed 10" of snow on the Poconos.

If that happens, is it worth going tomorrow night, or will there be 374 minute lines at Blue Mountain, Camelback, etc?

What is the timing of the storm?

If roads are brutal tomorrow, I'd bet you won't have huge lines. Friday will be insanely packed though - like, 'close the doors, there's no more room on the slopes!' especially if they close schools.

But last year after that freak storm, my daughter and I had lines, but nothing more than normal till about noon. But the roads were really tough - lots of spin outs and un-passable on and off ramps kind of mess.

 

[Rowsdower]

12z GFS just printed 10" of snow on the Poconos.

If that happens, is it worth going tomorrow night, or will there be 374 minute lines at Blue Mountain, Camelback, etc?

I'm not a fan of night skiing in general, but crowds probably will be light, especially if the roads aren't totally clear. Plus its a weekday.

Crowds at Blue and Camelback are the weekend warrior types. Weekdays and adverse weather conditions keep them away. But once the roads are cleared and the weekend rolls around forget about it. It's a zoo.

 

[JimG.]

Ha, don't expect that Utahesque LES powder in the Poconos, especially out of this storm.

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You noticed I emphasized powdery.

Not expecting anything other than cement. Probably what they need right now. More of an excuse to go there and see what the place is like since it is on my Peaks pass.

 

[mriceyman]

How much Did it rain in NVT? Trying to figure out my weekend plans and want to go where best coniditons are


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[BenedictGomez]

What is the timing of the storm?

It will be over pretty early in the day, I'll go with 4:15pm.

I'm not a fan of night skiing in general, but crowds probably will be light, especially if the roads aren't totally clear. Plus its a weekday.

Roads should be clear by then I think if they're out during the day? Then again, PA is horrendous with their roads compared to Jersey. FWIW, I noticed the 10" I posted earlier are more like 14" or 15" if you go by Kuchera.

 

[Rowsdower]

It will be over pretty early in the day, I'll go with 4:15pm.



Roads should be clear by then I think if they're out during the day? Then again, PA is horrendous with their roads compared to Jersey. FWIW, I noticed the 10" I posted earlier are more like 14" or 15" if you go by Kuchera.

I think Thurs night you would be in the clear. Weeknight + bad weather should keep most of the crowds away. I'd be less keen on Friday unless you're going during the morning.

 

[Kleetus]

How much Did it rain in NVT? Trying to figure out my weekend plans and want to go where best coniditons are


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Curious about the same

 

[tnt1234]

Curious about the same

Ditto.

Reports this morning were ok, but temps are dropping to brutal over night. Worried about the deep freeze.

We're leaving tomorrow for three days. Might stop in MA or S. VT if they really get the storm, and avoid 2F and windy at Jay on Friday....

 

[Rowsdower]

Stowe said they got almost all snow/sleet with very little freezing rain mixing at lower elevations. Killington says 5.5 inches with minimal liquid precip mixing in too, but their webcams showed a pretty obvious glaze today.

Doesn't look too terrible though, probably a net gain in terms of base building.

 

[tnt1234]

Stowe said they got almost all snow/sleet with very little freezing rain mixing at lower elevations. Killington says 5.5 inches with minimal liquid precip mixing in too, but their webcams showed a pretty obvious glaze today.

Doesn't look too terrible though, probably a net gain in terms of base building.

MRG described the snow as 'cream cheese' mid down and a slight crust at the top....just wonder how much moisture is there to really crisp up over night.

 

[tnt1234]

Uh oh.....jay's report - they just closed a bunch of trails for glazing....

 

[Puck it]

So did Cannon.

 

[tnt1234]

Not a good sign. With two days of super cold weather and not much snow in the forecast up north, seems like the woods and natural trails are toast.

 

[dlague]

Sounds like the main trails can be groomed out to create a good surface, bumps runs might get wacked too if they get to hard. Glades, well, they might harden right up until more snow moves in. Looks like it is going to get real cold.

 

[Rowsdower]

Bad news Sunday/Monday. Looks like a repeat of this storm system: big tongue of warm air and rain as the system tracks inland.

 

[NYDB]

Bad news Sunday/Monday. Looks like a repeat of this storm system: big tongue of warm air and rain as the system tracks inland.

yeah, as much as thurs turned good, sun/mon turned to shit rather quick. Although the day sunday looks good.