machski
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Tim Kelly indicated this morning you could get that at SB by Sunday AM all said. Hope you do, not much chance for more than an inch or 2 at SR. Maybe Mon-Tues,
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KustyTheKlown
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Tim Kelly indicated this morning you could get that at SB by Sunday AM all said. Hope you do, not much chance for more than an inch or 2 at SR. Maybe Mon-Tues,
tim, single chair, skiology idiot, and dot gov are all looking pretty ok. fingers crossed.
Mount Ellen, via Dot Gov - 9" on the high end by Sunday.
Today
Light snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 20. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind 13 to 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a northwest wind 17 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -10. Windy, with a northwest wind 24 to 26 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Shredmonkey254
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Love the sounds of that weather report! However, sitting here at my computer and looking out my window here in Waitsfield, not a flake has fallen so thinking another 1 to 2 is not likely before sunset. Hope I’m wrong. Was going to ride today but chose to work instead. Thinking snowboards will rule off piste this weekend, we’ll break up that crust for ya’s!
I'm questioning that additional 1-2 today as well. No flakes falling in Warren, although I still think I'll head out in a bit for a few runs this afternoon once I finish up work.
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Centimeters more likely.
It was a solid inch plus at first tracks this am and only did 8 runs on the groomers which we very pleasant, especially Ripcord. Birdland. Lower Grinder and Birch. Crusty elsewhere. I did hear one Blazer coach commenting that the Lower woods we’re Ok but no first hand experience. Early runs on the groomers tomorrow will be very nice and this new snow from last night and a bit more later mix in nicely. But, we do need at least 3-6” fit the woods to me fun again.
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Still Flakeless in Fayston
KustyTheKlown
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the radar has had snow basically up to ludlow all day and nothing north of. stratton web cams have snow. hopefully it punches north this afternoon and evening.
Shredmonkey254
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still on the computer, just noticed it is flurries out there now.... hope that means snow's coming as promised!
Started snowing lightly at Lincoln Peak around 2PM. Maybe my expectations were set too low today, but I was pleasantly surprised this afternoon when I went out. Middle Earth was much better than I expected (and has bumped up a decent amount already). Ripcord was actually still nice this afternoon with very few slick spots. Usually I avoid that trail in the afternoon. Organgrinder had a surprising amount of soft snow on the bumps... I think the natural/ungroomed trails lower down may be a bit firmer than we would like though (only skied Lower Domino down low in terms of natural terrain and I didn't care for it that much...firmed up quite a bit since I last skied it on Monday). Overall the skiing is certainly "louder" now, but simply a more typical New England ski experience and still much better than what we've had at times other years. I didn't venture into the woods, although I did see quite a few others going in some of the more well known places.
Here's a few photos from Middle Earth and Organgrinder:
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(I have no idea why sometimes my images display inline just fine and other times they only show as clickable attachments...I upload them the same way each time. Maybe something with the image sizes since they're from my regular camera).
Here's a few photos from Middle Earth and Organgrinder:
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(I have no idea why sometimes my images display inline just fine and other times they only show as clickable attachments...I upload them the same way each time. Maybe something with the image sizes since they're from my regular camera).
KustyTheKlown
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Having low expectations results in good times. First chair on castle rock helps
KustyTheKlown
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better than just ok!
WWF-VT
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Better than expected at Mt Ellen today. Skiing is fun !
Shredmonkey254
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There was fun to be had today
Hawk
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I'm sorry but I guess I was spoiled. Yes this weekend was OK but not even close to the last 6 weeks. I guess I will take it all things considered.
Hawk
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CD, I have to ask. Was that you walking through the Trailside II/Village Run parking lot at around 4 on Friday afternoon? If so that us me and my Wife you stopped ;to talk to.
KustyTheKlown
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The past 6 weeks were incredible. But considering the doom and gloom midweek yesterday was a big win. At magic now and the crust layer is much more pronounced, even with the larger deposit of new snow.
it’s like we went from having a western snowpack, and now have a better than average eastern one
I’ll take it for now, but more snow would be cool
Very good possibility. I did walk through there around that time on my way back to my condo and I did talk briefly with a couple. I had black pants, blue jacket, grey helmet, and a backpack...
That's pretty funny. I didn't even realize you were right next door basically if so.
Definitely not close to the last 6 weeks, but still much better than I expected given the way some people were talking earlier in the week. And I'd still say conditions and coverage are better than in your average season.
Hawk
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Yup that was us. Nice to meet you Neighbor.
Went to MRG today. I love the vibe over there on Sundays. Actually I have to agree with Kusty. All things considered it is pretty good and could have been a whole lot worse with just a few added degrees this week. I guess count our blessings.
Went to MRG today. I love the vibe over there on Sundays. Actually I have to agree with Kusty. All things considered it is pretty good and could have been a whole lot worse with just a few added degrees this week. I guess count our blessings.
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