The 2/23 - 2/26 Storm Discussion Thread

[UVSHTSTRM]

So that map is for Thursday on thru to the weekend....hmm. I really hope that pans out, however I have a strong feeling there will be heavy mixing and rain from Vermont/NY boarder east. I think the Western, Northern Maine and NH, Vermont is probably right on as well. I think the Southern Vermont, Central Vermont and Most of NH will be rain.

 

[bvibert]

Yep. So just another part of my dilemma. Fight my way west on the normally 2 hour drive across the Hudson valley to ski Hunter in the big snow pocket?

Or drive north on 91 to slightly less, but still impressive snow at Magic or Mount Snow (normally a 2:45 or 2:30 drive respectively)? I've got a limited window and need to be home by 6 pm. Either way,departure is going to be around 5 am.

That depends on how much "24+" really is, and if, or how much, rain mixes in at either location. No offense to Hunter, but I'd rather ski 18+" at Magic than 24" at Hunter, especially if the quality of snow is about the same.

 

[gmcunni]

Thoughts?

Source: http://www.wxrisk.com/
According to this guy, Catskills are in the bullseye.

I won't make it to the catskills but may make my maiden voyage to BEAST. looks like they wont' do too bad.

Pocono/Catskill Special. All within 2 hours from home

with 24 inches of snow it might be a bit longer ride ;-)

 

[hammer]

Is it just me or does it look like NH will get the shaft here? :-?

 

[UVSHTSTRM]

Is it just me or does it look like NH will get the shaft here? :-?

Well we got about 8 inches of really really heavy snow here in the central Upper Valley, it is actually less then that now with the settling, still snowing, but starting to mix with a temp of 35 degrees. Areas more south of us got about 12-16 inches, Plymouth got about a foot according to posters, but the north country has only a few inches. Better get out there today, tomorrow is going to be a mess, lots of potential range even in elevation and mixed precip.

 

[KingM]

Sugarbush is already reporting 31" and it's still dumping. You've got to think several more inches to a foot from the remnants of this first wave.

It's hard to imagine another 2+ feet on top of that, but things are going to be nuts if we get it.

ETA: Mad River was only reporting 20+ about 3 hours ago. It's absolutely dumping and I think we're over 20 down here in the valley, but still, there seems to be a bit of a disparity between what the two mountains have received that bears clarification.

 

[WJenness]

Sugarbush is already reporting 31" and it's still dumping. You've got to think several more inches to a foot from the remnants of this first wave.

It's hard to imagine another 2+ feet on top of that, but things are going to be nuts if we get it.

Damn...

This training session I'm in is so painful.

-w

 

[WWF-VT]

From Josh Fox at MRG

An updated breakdown of accumulations are as follows.

Wednesday: An additional foot of snow on top of the foot which has already fallen

Wednesday night: Light snow and a minimal accumulation

Thursday: Heavy snow during the morning. Snow will turn wet and may go to rain in some low lying area but should continue across much of MRG. 10-15 inches is possible.

Friday: Light and some occasionally moderate snow with 3-5 more inches

Saturday: Light and some occasionally moderate snow and another 4-8 inches

Sunday: More snow and more accumulation

 

[Grassi21]

From Josh Fox at MRG

An updated breakdown of accumulations are as follows.

Wednesday: An additional foot of snow on top of the foot which has already fallen

Wednesday night: Light snow and a minimal accumulation

Thursday: Heavy snow during the morning. Snow will turn wet and may go to rain in some low lying area but should continue across much of MRG. 10-15 inches is possible.

Friday: Light and some occasionally moderate snow with 3-5 more inches

Saturday: Light and some occasionally moderate snow and another 4-8 inches

Sunday: More snow and more accumulation

Awesome. Great set up for the Spring.

 

[witch hobble]

Plymouth got about a foot according to posters

No way. I plow 8 driveways in this town. 5 or 6". Wet and getting wetter as of 2:45.

 

[4aprice]

with 24 inches of snow it might be a bit longer ride ;-)

Yeah the Cats would definately be more then 2 in the storm but for the storm itself I'll probably be in the Pocono's. I would hope 20-30 inches would stay around awhile (obviously not in powder form) and with clear roads after the storm the Cats are 2 hours away.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[UVSHTSTRM]

No way. I plow 8 driveways in this town. 5 or 6". Wet and getting wetter as of 2:45.

That's what I figured when I saw the news today, but somebody said a foot on this board or maybe it was Kzone.

 

[Glenn]

Pic from mtsnow.com. Taken at the MidSattion bar/rest wich is on the second level of the main base. 21" at 11AM. Woohoo!

 

[gmcunni]

Pic from mtsnow.com. Taken at the MidSattion bar/rest wich is on the second level of the main base. 21" at 11AM. Woohoo!

i take comfort in admitting to myself that i can't ski pow deeper than my boots and would probably not be having any fun today out there.

 

[bvibert]

i take comfort in admitting to myself that i can't ski pow deeper than my boots and would probably not be having any fun today out there.

I guarantee you that I'd have a good time trying!

 

[WWF-VT]

Awesome. Great set up for the Spring.

Spring is a LONG way off, it's still February !

 

[gmcunni]

I guarantee you that I'd have a good time trying!

you're not helping.....

 

[Grassi21]

Spring is a LONG way off, it's still February !

Very true. Just rooting for a deep base.

 

[gladerider]

That depends on how much "24+" really is, and if, or how much, rain mixes in at either location.

bingo, i agree. i am going to put a hold on my decision until fri morning for my weekend trip.

 

[4aprice]

Pic from mtsnow.com. Taken at the MidSattion bar/rest wich is on the second level of the main base. 21" at 11AM. Woohoo!

Thats just going to make those bumps you, Jay and Dr Jeff spoke of that much better. Wish I was in that bar watching it puke. Also hoping the Pocono's look similar tomorrow.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ