Weather 2012 vs. Weather 2013

[Nick]

So, so far, let's compare last year to this year. I think this year has been significantly better. Even though I am sitting today on a over-50 degree January day; last year we hadn't had a single snow event yet; had we?

There are still a few more months to go and I'm staying positive.

 

[ScottySkis]

Definitely better this year. 3 times it snowed when I was skiing, that happened once last year.

 

[ss20]

last year we hadn't had a single snow event yet; had we?

Yes, it was in October.

 

[Puck it]

For Cannon, worse!!!!!!

 

[deadheadskier]

Better at the start of the season. The middle is shaping up to be just as bad as last year. Hope the 2nd half is strong.

IMO the worst part of last year was the 80 degree week in March. Even in bad winters, you can always look forward to some decent spring skiing. We got skunked not only on natural snow throughout peak winter last year, but got screwed in the spring like I've never seen before as well.

 

[St. Bear]

I agree with DHS. We're not as bad as last year, but we're not that far off either.

Really though, it's all about timing. Because the snow this year was mostly around the holidays, it was great for the resorts, but personally I couldn't get out to enjoy it. So for me, this season has been a continuation of last year. If I lived near the mountains, and had a flexible schedule to take advantage of random snow days, like earlier this week, then I would be very satisfied with this year so far.

 

[Bene288]

Better for me. I had one powder day this year. Zilch last year.

 

[twinplanx]

Technically that snow event was in 2012...witch was last year
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[57stevey]

Because the snow this year was mostly around the holidays, it was great for the resorts, but personally I couldn't get out to enjoy it. So for me, this season has been a continuation of last year.

This has been my experience as well. Maybe this sounds counter-intuitive, but I really need to get a season pass somewhere next year. (Gunstock?) I mostly can't afford to pay walk-up prices on weekend and blackout dates, but I don't want to be shut out if the conditions s**k on bargain dates.

 

[JDMRoma]

So, so far, let's compare last year to this year. I think this year has been significantly better. Even though I am sitting today on a over-50 degree January day; last year we hadn't had a single snow event yet; had we?

There are still a few more months to go and I'm staying positive.

These warm ups Suck for sure...
Like I was told the other day, Actual snowfall we were only 10% better than last season at the end of January !

 

[ScottySkis]

Technically that snow event was in 2012...witch was last year
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At least Plattekill was able to open for snow sports because of that event.( I bet people knew I would post that.)

 

[Abubob]

This winter is taking me waaaay back to a year that rained every weekend followed by frostbite warnings on Monday. Not a good memory. This year - so far - is marginally better than last year.

 

[k123]

As long as it doesn't become summer like it did last March than we will be in good shape.

Hopefully accuweather is right:
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weath...orecast-winter-northeast/4865245#.UQm68B3LQ9Y

 

[KevinF]

So, so far, let's compare last year to this year. I think this year has been significantly better. Even though I am sitting today on a over-50 degree January day; last year we hadn't had a single snow event yet; had we?

There are still a few more months to go and I'm staying positive.

I definitely remember powder days over MLK weekend at Stowe in 2012. I also remember it being insanely cold (20-below at the top). Everybody was excited that the season was finally getting started, although it was just a tease. :angry:

 

[BenedictGomez]

Everybody was excited that the season was finally getting started, although it was just a tease. :angry:

Well, the long-range forecast for this winter for the northeast (as well as last winter) was for above-average snowfall.

They were wrong last year, and they'll be wrong again this year unless we get pounded over the next ~45 days.

 

[tomcat]

I think the early season has been better this year by far. After this warm up February is starting out worse than last year. Trail counts are going to be sad. Last Super Sunday I skied Cannon with all but a couple trails open (of course Mittersill was closed) This year I wont have that luxury anywhere unless it snows hard and fast suddenly. Like some said earlier XMAs week was best time of season and most of the holiday prices kept me away from the bigger resorts. I hate paying top dollar now when places on my list Jay, Smuggs, Cannon, and Burke are maybe 50% open.

 

[Glenn]

It's better...relatively speaking. Let's hope it at least says cold and we get some darn snow.

 

[ADKme]

I'd say 12-13 has been better. I've skied the last eight weekends in a row in VT/Northern NY and I haven't had a bad day. 1/12 was slushy, and last weekend was bitter cold on Saturday, but by no means would I call either weekend "bad". This weekend I'll find somewhere with good groomers, some fresh man-made, and enjoy my ninth weekend in a row.

 

[TheBEast]

50 degrees last night with wind and r**n means my lawn is back to grass and only minimal snow piles from the driveway clearing....stinks for January considering what we had last week. But the earlier snow falls certainly make this year top last year thus far.

 

[bigbog]

Well temperatures up here have dropped back down through the afternoon and will be ok for snowmaking overnight at the Loaf.
Thought I was going to be buying a ski or two along with a possible new AT boots, but the boots are #1 on the runway right now.