Opening Dates

[dmc]

Target date for snowmaking at Whiteface, weather-permitting, first week of November, so soon after that.

Same with Hunter...

 

[Vortex]

I would bet guns start going soon. I really would like to get out next weekend. Nov 4th and 5th

I planned on starting skiing on the 11th. A bonus week would be the best vibe of all. Channel 9 out of manchester has a snow advisory today for the Whites. www.wmur.com/weather/4079085/detail.html

 

[Greg]

I would bet guns start going soon.

Hmmmm.....do you really think so..?

 

[Joshua]

I predict NO early openings, just the dates already out there as published by the Ski Resorts

 

[Greg]

I predict NO early openings, just the dates already out there as published by the Ski Resorts

Are you the same Joshua from last season? :lol:

 

[Vortex]

The weather supports at least a chance.

 

[Joshua]

oh yes, the same

 

[Greg]

oh yes, the same

I like the hype-it-up Joshua better.

 

[Joshua]

you guys always told me to cut out the hype, so i did

honestly, really doesnt look like enough snow or long term cold air before the middle of november to open up early

 

[Zand]

Looks like Killington is aiming for Sunday, November 5th. They said they don't want to open next Friday or Saturday because it would get too crowded with the limited trails. Snowmaking should start this Sunday and temps next week look excellent. They were reportedly testing a few guns today, but don't want to start yet due to the storm this Saturday which is expected to bring a period of rain.

 

[Joshua]

Source?

 

[Vortex]

I've seen Zands' info going around. A couple of locals from K are my 3rd hand source. Some info leaked about a mangament meeting a couple weeks ago and a potential budgeted date of Nov 5th was discussed. Not saying its true, just info that is out there. I use to get my info from you Joshua. My point is we all know someone who knows someone who thinks they know something. When they open we find out who was correct.

 

[Joshua]

my source is no longer at K, sorry

i just dont think K is going to "push" there opening without a dump or real long cold snap

this one coming up will moderate by next tuesday

 

[Zand]

Killington forecast from NWS:

Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 23. Blustery, with a northwest wind between 17 and 22 mph.

Thursday: Cloudy, with a high near 31. Northwest wind around 17 mph.

Thursday Night: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind between 15 and 18 mph.

Friday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind between 7 and 15 mph.

Friday Night: A slight chance of snow, freezing rain and sleet after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light wind becoming south between 10 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: A slight chance of snow, freezing rain and sleet before 8am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night: Rain likely before midnight, then a chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday: A chance of snow or rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: A chance of snow or rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday: A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 36.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 36.

 

[roark]

Looks like decent snowmaking weather from Sunday on...

 

[ccskier]

Jay, November 24

 

[jimme]

Jiminy Peak reported on their Web site they tested the Snowmaking system last night.

 

[Jonni]

Knowing that we all like organsation in our lives here is a list of all above posted dates:

Burke - December 9th
Loon - November 22nd
Sunday River - November 10th
Sugarloaf - November 17th
Stowe - November 18th
Belleayre - November 11th
Wachusett - November 24th
Killington - No Date Officially Set Yet, but: Early November
Waterville Valley - November 18th
Catamount - December 1st
Wildcat - November 24th
Mt. Sunapee - November 25th
Snowshoe - November 22nd
Sugarbush: Mt. Ellen - November 18th, Lincoln Peak - December 9th
Bretton Woods - Early November
Whiteface - Early November
Hunter - Early November
Jay Peak - November 24th
Bolton Valley - November 25th
Ascutney Mountain - December 9th
Ragged Mountain - November 25th
Saddleback - December 16th

 

[maplevalleymaster]

Saddleback: 12/16/06

 

[Zand]

I think Catamount is more like 12/1 or 12/2... don't know why they'd open on a Monday. Everything else seems about right.