Stowe officially closed yesterday and the mountain was packed with people getting in their last thrills. It was an epic season with more than 30 feet of snow and many powder days. It's been a long while since trails like Goat and Starr were open on closing day. Let's hope for another banner year.
The mountain has made a swift transition to summer. If you check Stowe.com this morning you will find their summer Web site up already!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
April 15
Temps: Summit mid 30s, Base mid 40s
Skiing: It's a gorgeous day at Stowe. Nosedive and Liftline are skiing like a dream. The ungroomed steep stuff is on a delayed opening schedule, but once the snow softens expect epic spring conditions all over the mountain.
Skiing: It's a gorgeous day at Stowe. Nosedive and Liftline are skiing like a dream. The ungroomed steep stuff is on a delayed opening schedule, but once the snow softens expect epic spring conditions all over the mountain.
Monday, April 14, 2008
April 14
Temps: Summit 22, Base 32
Skiing: The mountain is reporting 1-2 inches of snow! While this may perturb a few, the dusting is a treat, mostly because it brings the season total to more than 31 feet. Some trails (steep ones they didn't groom) are closed temporarily - stay off them - the skiing on them will not be good. In fact, the skiing today leaves something to be desired. Wait for warmer temps to soften things up a bit.
Skiing: The mountain is reporting 1-2 inches of snow! While this may perturb a few, the dusting is a treat, mostly because it brings the season total to more than 31 feet. Some trails (steep ones they didn't groom) are closed temporarily - stay off them - the skiing on them will not be good. In fact, the skiing today leaves something to be desired. Wait for warmer temps to soften things up a bit.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
April 12
Temp: Summit 37, Base 40
Skiing: Spring conditions with a chance of showers today and tonight the forecast calls for a chance of snow. The skiing will be good, but prepare for a little rain. The mountain is 100 percent open - amazing for this time of year. The stake reads at just under 8 feet of snow.
Gondolier and Perry Merrill were partially groomed along with Lord, so bumps prevail.
Skiing: Spring conditions with a chance of showers today and tonight the forecast calls for a chance of snow. The skiing will be good, but prepare for a little rain. The mountain is 100 percent open - amazing for this time of year. The stake reads at just under 8 feet of snow.
Gondolier and Perry Merrill were partially groomed along with Lord, so bumps prevail.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
March 9
Temp: Summit 41, Base 43
Snow: Soft snow and great spring bumps prevail. There is still tons of snow on the mountain, but forecasted rain could change that later this week. Check the report at Stowe through the weekend for the most up-to-date weather.
Snow: Soft snow and great spring bumps prevail. There is still tons of snow on the mountain, but forecasted rain could change that later this week. Check the report at Stowe through the weekend for the most up-to-date weather.
Monday, April 7, 2008
March 7
Temps: Summit 33, Base 39
Skiing: Spring skiing is in full swing now. Soft bump runs, sunshine and still plenty of snow on the mountain. Today is the last day the mountain will be running the lifts on lower Spruce. Sensation is down for the season. But still tons of skiing on Mansfield hopefully, through the 20th!
Skiing: Spring skiing is in full swing now. Soft bump runs, sunshine and still plenty of snow on the mountain. Today is the last day the mountain will be running the lifts on lower Spruce. Sensation is down for the season. But still tons of skiing on Mansfield hopefully, through the 20th!
Friday, April 4, 2008
April 4
Temp: Summit 25, Base 29
Skiing: By mid afternoon yesterday some of the trails softened, but the skiing was largely boiler plate-ish. No doubt today will be glazed and icy since it froze again last night. There is some snow on the way, which could provide a little "dust on crust." The forecast isn't calling for significant accumulation but the Eye on the Sky weathermen did mention it would be an "elevation determined" storm. That bodes well for Stowe.
Skiing: By mid afternoon yesterday some of the trails softened, but the skiing was largely boiler plate-ish. No doubt today will be glazed and icy since it froze again last night. There is some snow on the way, which could provide a little "dust on crust." The forecast isn't calling for significant accumulation but the Eye on the Sky weathermen did mention it would be an "elevation determined" storm. That bodes well for Stowe.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
April 3
Temp: summit 22, base 29
Skiing: The brilliant sunshine should warm things up considerably today. It could be THE day for epic spring skiing. Don't think twice, just go up to the mountain!
Skiing: The brilliant sunshine should warm things up considerably today. It could be THE day for epic spring skiing. Don't think twice, just go up to the mountain!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
April 1
Temp: summit 43, base 50
Skiing: With all the fresh snow we received last night and temperatures warming rapidly today the skiing is phenomenal. People are up there skiing powder in their shorts! The recent two-foot snow fall brings the season total to over 32 feet!
Just kidding. Happy April Fool's Day. It's warm windy and threatening rain, but the mountain did get about three inches yesterday. The warm temps won't hurt the snow pack too much since there is so much of it up there. The gondola is on wind hold.
Skiing: With all the fresh snow we received last night and temperatures warming rapidly today the skiing is phenomenal. People are up there skiing powder in their shorts! The recent two-foot snow fall brings the season total to over 32 feet!
Just kidding. Happy April Fool's Day. It's warm windy and threatening rain, but the mountain did get about three inches yesterday. The warm temps won't hurt the snow pack too much since there is so much of it up there. The gondola is on wind hold.
Monday, March 31, 2008
March 31
Temp: summit 22, base 27
Skiing: Not the same as yesterday! Clouds have moved in and covered the skies above Mansfield. Winds are picking up and it is beginning to snow. Some grooming took place overnight and the surface is hard. Forecasts call for the snow to switch over to rain later today, but let's hope it remains snow! The light is flat.
Skiing: Not the same as yesterday! Clouds have moved in and covered the skies above Mansfield. Winds are picking up and it is beginning to snow. Some grooming took place overnight and the surface is hard. Forecasts call for the snow to switch over to rain later today, but let's hope it remains snow! The light is flat.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
March 30
Temp: summit 20, base 28
Skiing: Sun, sun and more sun on the hill today. Skiing is fantastic. Yesterday's harsh wind is gone and the snow is softening, but not to the point of becoming slushy. It's icy in sections but nothing you can't grip.
Nosedive, Hayride and Lower National are exceptionally groomed, Liftline, too. This could be a top three day of the year so far!
Skiing: Sun, sun and more sun on the hill today. Skiing is fantastic. Yesterday's harsh wind is gone and the snow is softening, but not to the point of becoming slushy. It's icy in sections but nothing you can't grip.
Nosedive, Hayride and Lower National are exceptionally groomed, Liftline, too. This could be a top three day of the year so far!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
March 27
Temp: base 24, summit 31
Snow: There was a dusting of new snow overnight on top of a groomed firm surface. Skiing is good an fast. Sun facing trails will soften, but clouds are expected to close in this afternoon. The weather report calls for snow overnight with some accumulation possible. Wintry temperatures look like they will reign until Sunday when they are expected to climb into the mid 30s again.
Snow: There was a dusting of new snow overnight on top of a groomed firm surface. Skiing is good an fast. Sun facing trails will soften, but clouds are expected to close in this afternoon. The weather report calls for snow overnight with some accumulation possible. Wintry temperatures look like they will reign until Sunday when they are expected to climb into the mid 30s again.
Friday, March 14, 2008
March 14 and Weekend Outlook
Temp: base 33, summit 30
Skiing: Visibility at the top is foggy, but improving slowly as the skies clear. The groomed terrain is excellent. Smooth, soft-ish with some rogue ice patches on the heavily skied stuff, like the very top of Nosedive.
Skiing over on the Gondola is even more spring-like. The kind of snow that's dense enough to remain compact, but still flies off the tail of your ski like a rooster tail.
The mountain continues to have problems with the quad, which broke down this morning. Not cool for those who were on it. Skiers and riders made their way over to the triple and eventually the Lookout double opened.
Weekend Outlook: The weather forecast calls for mixed precipitation tomorrow, switching over to snow Saturday night. Temperatures will stay in the 20s Sunday, and the chance of snow is 30 percent. The skiing will be great, so just pack a shell with a hood and you will be fine. It will shield you from possible ice pellets.
Stuff that's goin' on in Stowe this weekend:
Click here for MUSIC in Stowe this weekend.
And here for EVENTS in Stowe this weekend.
The TD Banknorth Eastern High School Championships are being held this weekend at the Trapp Family Lodge. Click here for the schedule.
Skiing: Visibility at the top is foggy, but improving slowly as the skies clear. The groomed terrain is excellent. Smooth, soft-ish with some rogue ice patches on the heavily skied stuff, like the very top of Nosedive.
Skiing over on the Gondola is even more spring-like. The kind of snow that's dense enough to remain compact, but still flies off the tail of your ski like a rooster tail.
The mountain continues to have problems with the quad, which broke down this morning. Not cool for those who were on it. Skiers and riders made their way over to the triple and eventually the Lookout double opened.
Weekend Outlook: The weather forecast calls for mixed precipitation tomorrow, switching over to snow Saturday night. Temperatures will stay in the 20s Sunday, and the chance of snow is 30 percent. The skiing will be great, so just pack a shell with a hood and you will be fine. It will shield you from possible ice pellets.
Stuff that's goin' on in Stowe this weekend:
Click here for MUSIC in Stowe this weekend.
And here for EVENTS in Stowe this weekend.
The TD Banknorth Eastern High School Championships are being held this weekend at the Trapp Family Lodge. Click here for the schedule.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
March 13
Temp: base 12, summit, 7
Skiing: Brrrr! But the sun is out and it will warm things up. The storm-ettes yesterday left about six inches of new snow on the mountain and the skiing is divine. There was lots of grooming overnight, and the new snow has freshened the woods. Careful, though it is pretty fast.
Skiing: Brrrr! But the sun is out and it will warm things up. The storm-ettes yesterday left about six inches of new snow on the mountain and the skiing is divine. There was lots of grooming overnight, and the new snow has freshened the woods. Careful, though it is pretty fast.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
March 12
Temp: base 28, summit, 19
Skiing: It's warmer today and lightly snowing on the mountain. The forecast isn't calling for much more than a dusting, but we could pick up an inch or two. It's supposed to be on and off throughout the day. The skiing is very nice. Lots of grooming overnight and the surface is firm but easy to get an edge into. Some spots are more sugary than others, but it's only to be expected with the weather we have had recently. Enjoy!
Skiing: It's warmer today and lightly snowing on the mountain. The forecast isn't calling for much more than a dusting, but we could pick up an inch or two. It's supposed to be on and off throughout the day. The skiing is very nice. Lots of grooming overnight and the surface is firm but easy to get an edge into. Some spots are more sugary than others, but it's only to be expected with the weather we have had recently. Enjoy!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
March 11
Temp: base 14, summit, 10
Skiing: It's a clear and cold morning with temperatures expected to rise to the high 20s by late morning. Should be an excellent, fast, firm day up on the hill. Lots of grooming overnight, some trails more buffed out than others. The Ski Bum race is on Gondolier today, not the Slalom Hill.
Skiing: It's a clear and cold morning with temperatures expected to rise to the high 20s by late morning. Should be an excellent, fast, firm day up on the hill. Lots of grooming overnight, some trails more buffed out than others. The Ski Bum race is on Gondolier today, not the Slalom Hill.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
March 7
Temp: base 25 summit 22
Spring skiing has arrived, though not if you go up there right away. Below freezing temps overnight hardened the surface so expect hard and fast conditions if you go up before 10 a.m. Clear skies will allow the sun to soften things up after that. The snow on top of the mountain is still remarkably dry because it hasn't rained or warmed up too much near the summit. Down at the bottom it gets a bit heavier. The skiing is excellent, enjoy it before the storm. The local weather report predicts it will begin by about 1 p.m. That means today's sweet spot will be between 10 a.m. and the early part of the afternoon. Have fun!
Spring skiing has arrived, though not if you go up there right away. Below freezing temps overnight hardened the surface so expect hard and fast conditions if you go up before 10 a.m. Clear skies will allow the sun to soften things up after that. The snow on top of the mountain is still remarkably dry because it hasn't rained or warmed up too much near the summit. Down at the bottom it gets a bit heavier. The skiing is excellent, enjoy it before the storm. The local weather report predicts it will begin by about 1 p.m. That means today's sweet spot will be between 10 a.m. and the early part of the afternoon. Have fun!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008
Feb. 29
Temp: base -6 summit -6
Skiing: it's cold, cold, cold today with clear skies, lots of sunshine and little wind except for at the very top of the quad. wind chill values will be extremely cold, so cover up your face and crank up your boot heaters. the snow is terrific, grippy and carvable.
Skiing: it's cold, cold, cold today with clear skies, lots of sunshine and little wind except for at the very top of the quad. wind chill values will be extremely cold, so cover up your face and crank up your boot heaters. the snow is terrific, grippy and carvable.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Feb. 27
Temp: base 25 summit 16
Skiing: the mountain is reporting 8-10 inches of fairly light and fluffy new snow. there's no way around it today; you may just have to show up late for work. the forecast is calling for temps to drop by tomorrow to about zero.
**the rumors are true! starr is groomed. well, the mountain groomed it two days ago. they also groomed chin clip in anticipation of the storm. the very upper part of starr was not groomed, but it's seriously worth checking out. should be excellent today.
Skiing: the mountain is reporting 8-10 inches of fairly light and fluffy new snow. there's no way around it today; you may just have to show up late for work. the forecast is calling for temps to drop by tomorrow to about zero.
**the rumors are true! starr is groomed. well, the mountain groomed it two days ago. they also groomed chin clip in anticipation of the storm. the very upper part of starr was not groomed, but it's seriously worth checking out. should be excellent today.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
Feb. 22
Temp: base 10 summit 5
Skiing: it's lightly snowing on the mountain with no wind at 9 a.m. lots of trails are groomed and the skiing is fast and grippable and very fun, according to a report phoned in from the quad. we've noticed the disappearance of a thermometer at the top of the quad, making it difficult for skiers and riders to know how cold it is at the top. we'll try to find out why the mountain moved it.
Skiing: it's lightly snowing on the mountain with no wind at 9 a.m. lots of trails are groomed and the skiing is fast and grippable and very fun, according to a report phoned in from the quad. we've noticed the disappearance of a thermometer at the top of the quad, making it difficult for skiers and riders to know how cold it is at the top. we'll try to find out why the mountain moved it.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Feb. 20
Temp: base 12 summit 0
Skiing: loose, frozen granular and groomed conditions prevail on the mountain according to reports from skiers and riders today. it's chilly, fast and firm to boot. though there was a dusting of snow last night, the mountain didn't get any significant accumulation. the forecast is calling for the temperature to drop below zero overnight, and it's pretty cold today, too so bundle up.
Skiing: loose, frozen granular and groomed conditions prevail on the mountain according to reports from skiers and riders today. it's chilly, fast and firm to boot. though there was a dusting of snow last night, the mountain didn't get any significant accumulation. the forecast is calling for the temperature to drop below zero overnight, and it's pretty cold today, too so bundle up.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Feb. 19
Temp: base 27 summit 15
Wind: calm on the bottom, but a bit windy at the top of the quad.
Snow: lots of grooming overnight, but chilly temps have made for a hard surface. good fast skiing is the report from the mountain today. at 9:30 a.m. the lift lines were not crowded. heads up because though it is mild in town it's chillier than you think on the mountain. flurries are in the forecast for later today.
Wind: calm on the bottom, but a bit windy at the top of the quad.
Snow: lots of grooming overnight, but chilly temps have made for a hard surface. good fast skiing is the report from the mountain today. at 9:30 a.m. the lift lines were not crowded. heads up because though it is mild in town it's chillier than you think on the mountain. flurries are in the forecast for later today.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Feb. 18
Temp: base 40 summit 40
Wind: windy today with higher gusts.
Snow: warm temps and precipitation have added moisture to the equation on the mountain. mixed precipitation should switch over to snow as temperatures fall back to 20 degrees or so by tomorrow.
Wind: windy today with higher gusts.
Snow: warm temps and precipitation have added moisture to the equation on the mountain. mixed precipitation should switch over to snow as temperatures fall back to 20 degrees or so by tomorrow.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Feb. 16-17
Temp: base 6 summit 4
Wind: blustery.
Snow: lots of groomed terrain today. conditions will be excellent given all the recent snowfall.
Other: bundle up because wind chill values are in the -20 range. it should be sunny most of the day with clouds coming in this afternoon. more of the same temps tomorrow.
Wind: blustery.
Snow: lots of groomed terrain today. conditions will be excellent given all the recent snowfall.
Other: bundle up because wind chill values are in the -20 range. it should be sunny most of the day with clouds coming in this afternoon. more of the same temps tomorrow.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Feb. 15
Temp: base 27 summit 18
Wind: mild to calm.
Snow: a dusting fell last night and conditions are terrific. they groomed overnight and the woods are nice and pillowy - if not a bit skied out.
Other: President's Day weekend begins tomorrow so get you turns in sans lift lines today. with all the great snow, it's sure to be busy this weekend.
Wind: mild to calm.
Snow: a dusting fell last night and conditions are terrific. they groomed overnight and the woods are nice and pillowy - if not a bit skied out.
Other: President's Day weekend begins tomorrow so get you turns in sans lift lines today. with all the great snow, it's sure to be busy this weekend.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Feb. 14
Temp: base 12 summit 18
Wind: calm.
Snow: 7 inches of fresh snow on top of about 4 from yesterday. terrific skiing and riding today, so grab your valentine and get up there!
Other: it should clear up by the afternoon and warm up to about 20 degrees.
Wind: calm.
Snow: 7 inches of fresh snow on top of about 4 from yesterday. terrific skiing and riding today, so grab your valentine and get up there!
Other: it should clear up by the afternoon and warm up to about 20 degrees.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Feb. 12
Temp: base 0 summit 0
Wind: light.
Snow: packed pow pow.
Other: sunny and cold today. crisp snow under foot. a storm is scheduled to roll in later tonight, so the blue sky will be replaced by clouds in the afternoon. the temperature is also expected to rise. might be another powder day tomorrow!
Wind: light.
Snow: packed pow pow.
Other: sunny and cold today. crisp snow under foot. a storm is scheduled to roll in later tonight, so the blue sky will be replaced by clouds in the afternoon. the temperature is also expected to rise. might be another powder day tomorrow!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Feb. 11
Temp: base 2 summit -4
Wind: gusty - upper mountain lifts are on hold, but will open as winds diminish.
Snow: there's a ton of snow. season totals are upward of 260 inches! Most anything that was fluffy is a bit more wind-packed or scoured today, but in pockets of the woods there should be some relief.
Other: there is more snow in the forecast tomorrow into wednesday.
Wind: gusty - upper mountain lifts are on hold, but will open as winds diminish.
Snow: there's a ton of snow. season totals are upward of 260 inches! Most anything that was fluffy is a bit more wind-packed or scoured today, but in pockets of the woods there should be some relief.
Other: there is more snow in the forecast tomorrow into wednesday.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Feb. 10
Temp: base 26 summit 10
Wind: light winds on the mountain today. nothing to prepare for.
Snow: another 6 inches fell last night, so the skiing is pretty unreal. in the past week, we've received over two feet! groomers are dreamy and the woods, though pretty skied out, are still pillowy and wonderful.
Other: there's a chance of snow showers tonight, but they're calling for just 1-2 more inches. the temp is supposed to drop, with a low around -4 - gusty winds.
Wind: light winds on the mountain today. nothing to prepare for.
Snow: another 6 inches fell last night, so the skiing is pretty unreal. in the past week, we've received over two feet! groomers are dreamy and the woods, though pretty skied out, are still pillowy and wonderful.
Other: there's a chance of snow showers tonight, but they're calling for just 1-2 more inches. the temp is supposed to drop, with a low around -4 - gusty winds.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Feb. 7
Temp: base 25 summit 20
Well, the report today is pretty simple.
About a foot fell last night on top of about six inches yesterday. So, get there early. I have a feeling the crowd at the lift is going to be quite large.
Well, the report today is pretty simple.
About a foot fell last night on top of about six inches yesterday. So, get there early. I have a feeling the crowd at the lift is going to be quite large.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Feb. 6
Temp: base 29 summit 26
Wind: pretty calm.
Snow: 4-5 inches fell on the mountain by the time the lifts started turning and there's more on the way according to local forecasts. the weekend is shaping up to be an epic one at Stowe!
Other: today's Woodchuck Wednesday with $35 tickets and free Stowe cards being handed out until they're gone. quite a deal. skiing is fantastico!
Wind: pretty calm.
Snow: 4-5 inches fell on the mountain by the time the lifts started turning and there's more on the way according to local forecasts. the weekend is shaping up to be an epic one at Stowe!
Other: today's Woodchuck Wednesday with $35 tickets and free Stowe cards being handed out until they're gone. quite a deal. skiing is fantastico!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Feb. 5
Temp: base 30 summit 28
Wind: windy with strong gusts.
Snow: 4-5 inches, but changing over to rain.
Other: powder and packed powder conditions and the skiing is great. the weather is another story though. dark and windy and getting wetter.
Wind: windy with strong gusts.
Snow: 4-5 inches, but changing over to rain.
Other: powder and packed powder conditions and the skiing is great. the weather is another story though. dark and windy and getting wetter.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Feb. 4
Temp: base 26 summit 18
Wind: calm.
Snow: a dusting last night on the mountain. it's groomed but funky snow still. precipitation tomorrow should help.
Wind: calm.
Snow: a dusting last night on the mountain. it's groomed but funky snow still. precipitation tomorrow should help.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Feb. 3
Temp: base 27 summit 15
Wind: west wind today, but not too strong.
Snow: lightly snowing right now. the snow is a little sugary. friday's storm left some of the strangest snow, more crystals than flakes, which makes it difficult to bond together. grooming helped but it will scrape off easily. stick to the sides of the trail where the snow will accumulate.
Other: it's cloudy today. check out J2 states on Hayride today.
Wind: west wind today, but not too strong.
Snow: lightly snowing right now. the snow is a little sugary. friday's storm left some of the strangest snow, more crystals than flakes, which makes it difficult to bond together. grooming helped but it will scrape off easily. stick to the sides of the trail where the snow will accumulate.
Other: it's cloudy today. check out J2 states on Hayride today.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Feb. 1
Temp: base 21 summit 12
Wind: tolerable and moderate for now, but due to increase as the day goes on and the storm sets in.
Snow: slick, hard and carvable, just like yesterday. it is snowing right now though, with conditions changing between sleet, freezing rain and snow expected.
Other: flat light prevails, so put in your yellow and orange lenses.
Wind: tolerable and moderate for now, but due to increase as the day goes on and the storm sets in.
Snow: slick, hard and carvable, just like yesterday. it is snowing right now though, with conditions changing between sleet, freezing rain and snow expected.
Other: flat light prevails, so put in your yellow and orange lenses.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Jan. 31
Temp: base 14 summit 1
Wind: wind is strong, affecting lifts on spruce. easy street lift is on wind hold and so are the sunny spruce, alpine & sensation lifts. winds are expected to diminish as the day goes on, and the lifts will be open accordingly.
Snow: slick, hard and carvable.
Other: the wind is making it chilly, so bundle. sharpen your edges.
Wind: wind is strong, affecting lifts on spruce. easy street lift is on wind hold and so are the sunny spruce, alpine & sensation lifts. winds are expected to diminish as the day goes on, and the lifts will be open accordingly.
Snow: slick, hard and carvable.
Other: the wind is making it chilly, so bundle. sharpen your edges.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Jan. 29
Temp: base 21 summit 28.
Wind: calm, but becoming stronger through the day.
Snow: groomers are good, especially hayride. packed powder that you can really stand on.
Other: it's cold in town, just 9 degrees, but an inversion is making it eerily warm on the mountain. it's supposed to warm throughout the day, possibly rain. chance of precipitation tomorrow is 90 percent. let's hope it's all snow!
Wind: calm, but becoming stronger through the day.
Snow: groomers are good, especially hayride. packed powder that you can really stand on.
Other: it's cold in town, just 9 degrees, but an inversion is making it eerily warm on the mountain. it's supposed to warm throughout the day, possibly rain. chance of precipitation tomorrow is 90 percent. let's hope it's all snow!
Monday, January 28, 2008
Jan. 28
Temp: nice and warm! and sunny! 25 at the base and 20 at the top.
Wind: wind is moderate at the top.
Snow: the snow in the sun is nice and soft and the mountain was groomed out well. woods are still good if you can find a fresh track, but the weekend snow gave the mountain a lot of traffic.
Wind: wind is moderate at the top.
Snow: the snow in the sun is nice and soft and the mountain was groomed out well. woods are still good if you can find a fresh track, but the weekend snow gave the mountain a lot of traffic.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Jan. 26 - Weekend Report
Temp: base 16 summit 7.
Wind: calm.
Snow: surprise powder overnight! there's about seven inches of beautiful fresh snow up there! underneath, the snow is a bit more dense with some ice patches. packed powder conditions prevail. excellent skiing mountain wide. lightly snowing.
20 percent chance of snow tomorrow.
Other: the arctic air that blasted the mountain yesterday has toned down, making for tolerable temps. word has it they'll be a bunch of buses up there today, so ski off the triple or double to avoid lines.
temps tomorrow are expected to rise into the low 20s.
Wind: calm.
Snow: surprise powder overnight! there's about seven inches of beautiful fresh snow up there! underneath, the snow is a bit more dense with some ice patches. packed powder conditions prevail. excellent skiing mountain wide. lightly snowing.
20 percent chance of snow tomorrow.
Other: the arctic air that blasted the mountain yesterday has toned down, making for tolerable temps. word has it they'll be a bunch of buses up there today, so ski off the triple or double to avoid lines.
temps tomorrow are expected to rise into the low 20s.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Jan. 25
Temp: base 5 summit -3.
Wind: breezy with higher winds as you crest the upper reaches of the quad. brrrrr factor is high today.
Snow: dry and squeaky with some wind-blown sections.
Other: it's a beautiful, clear morning, albeit brisk. dress warmly and bring along some emergency hand warmers.
Wind: breezy with higher winds as you crest the upper reaches of the quad. brrrrr factor is high today.
Snow: dry and squeaky with some wind-blown sections.
Other: it's a beautiful, clear morning, albeit brisk. dress warmly and bring along some emergency hand warmers.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Jan. 24
Temp: base 13 summit 4.
Wind: light winds.
Snow: yesterday's snow on and off through the day amounted to about 8 inches of nice, light, fluffy snow. outstanding conditions today, and the mountain made snow overnight.
Other: tomorrow and saturday eastern cup slaloms will be held on hayride. the races will be worth checking out as some of the best skiers in the east will be there tuning up for the uvm carnival next weekend.
Wind: light winds.
Snow: yesterday's snow on and off through the day amounted to about 8 inches of nice, light, fluffy snow. outstanding conditions today, and the mountain made snow overnight.
Other: tomorrow and saturday eastern cup slaloms will be held on hayride. the races will be worth checking out as some of the best skiers in the east will be there tuning up for the uvm carnival next weekend.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Jan. 23
Temp: base 18 summit 7.
Wind: the wind isn't very strong today. about 10 mph at the top.
Snow: the report is very much the same as it's been for a while now. groomers are great, snow is nice - there's just not much of it. there's a chance of flurries today, in fact, it is snowing right now. snow at the stake is down to 51 inches.
Wind: the wind isn't very strong today. about 10 mph at the top.
Snow: the report is very much the same as it's been for a while now. groomers are great, snow is nice - there's just not much of it. there's a chance of flurries today, in fact, it is snowing right now. snow at the stake is down to 51 inches.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Jan. 21 Martin Luther King Day
Temp: base 0 summit -5.
Wind: wind out of the west up to about 10 mph with stronger gusts.
Snow: the snow is nice and squeaky this morning. dry and cold, great groomed terrain. there's training this morning for racers getting ready for the men's eastern cups at stowe this weekend, but they will open the trail later.
Other: skiing is great, just add a few more layers and charge up your boot heaters.
Wind: wind out of the west up to about 10 mph with stronger gusts.
Snow: the snow is nice and squeaky this morning. dry and cold, great groomed terrain. there's training this morning for racers getting ready for the men's eastern cups at stowe this weekend, but they will open the trail later.
Other: skiing is great, just add a few more layers and charge up your boot heaters.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Jan. 18
Temp: base 26 summit 20.
Wind: not too windy, about 10 mph at the top.
Snow: its snowing up on the hill today. so far, there's about 4 solid inches and it's wet, but not too heavy. snow showers are supposed to stop this afternoon
Other: obviously, the new snow has freshened everything up considerably. yahoo! skiing is terrific.
Wind: not too windy, about 10 mph at the top.
Snow: its snowing up on the hill today. so far, there's about 4 solid inches and it's wet, but not too heavy. snow showers are supposed to stop this afternoon
Other: obviously, the new snow has freshened everything up considerably. yahoo! skiing is terrific.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Jan. 17
Temp: base 12 summit 14.
Wind: about 15 mph, making it quite chilly.
Snow: no new natural snow, but the mountain has done a great job making snow. Groomers are really nice.
Other: we are supposed to get 1-2 inches tonight, then up to three tomorrow. not a ton of snow, but it will freshen everything up. tomorrow is the stowe schuss, a run over super g and a run of slalom over on spruce. the skiing is great. bundle up and head out.
Wind: about 15 mph, making it quite chilly.
Snow: no new natural snow, but the mountain has done a great job making snow. Groomers are really nice.
Other: we are supposed to get 1-2 inches tonight, then up to three tomorrow. not a ton of snow, but it will freshen everything up. tomorrow is the stowe schuss, a run over super g and a run of slalom over on spruce. the skiing is great. bundle up and head out.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Jan. 15
Temp: base 24 summit 18.
Wind: pretty minimal.
Snow: 5 inches from yesterday is making for a nice fresh layer on top of firm frozen granular. the skiing is really good on groomed terrain. nicest day in a few.
Other: sunny, clear and crisp. the mountain has been making snw to account for a lack of natural stuff and the skiing is good. ski bum race #2 today over on little spruce, starting at 11:30 a.m.
Wind: pretty minimal.
Snow: 5 inches from yesterday is making for a nice fresh layer on top of firm frozen granular. the skiing is really good on groomed terrain. nicest day in a few.
Other: sunny, clear and crisp. the mountain has been making snw to account for a lack of natural stuff and the skiing is good. ski bum race #2 today over on little spruce, starting at 11:30 a.m.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Jan. 14
Temp: base 28 summit 18.
Wind: very windy, about 25 mph out of the south.
Snow: tough and scratchy conditions over the weekend should be remedied by snow on the way. the mountain reports it did lots of grooming overnight - "over 50 trails." still, don't expect much until we get some new snow. Frozen granular...Stick to Nosedive, Liftline and Hayride. light snow falling right now.
Other: so far, weather reports have been correct. january is supposed to be a low-snow month. 2-4 inches are on the way, but maybe this southern storm will sweep a bit further north.
Wind: very windy, about 25 mph out of the south.
Snow: tough and scratchy conditions over the weekend should be remedied by snow on the way. the mountain reports it did lots of grooming overnight - "over 50 trails." still, don't expect much until we get some new snow. Frozen granular...Stick to Nosedive, Liftline and Hayride. light snow falling right now.
Other: so far, weather reports have been correct. january is supposed to be a low-snow month. 2-4 inches are on the way, but maybe this southern storm will sweep a bit further north.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Jan. 11
Temp: base 30 summit 21.
Wind: very windy, about 25 mph out of the south.
Snow: snowing moderately this morning and the guns are on eight trails. they groomed steeper terrain overnight, including liftline, nosedive and centerline.
Other: weather is forecast to be snow & sleet some freezing rain, rain showers by afternoon and back to snow flurries this evening. pray for snow.
Wind: very windy, about 25 mph out of the south.
Snow: snowing moderately this morning and the guns are on eight trails. they groomed steeper terrain overnight, including liftline, nosedive and centerline.
Other: weather is forecast to be snow & sleet some freezing rain, rain showers by afternoon and back to snow flurries this evening. pray for snow.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Jan. 10
Temp: base 32 summit 20.
Wind: west winds around 15 mph.
Snow: they groomed and made some snow overnight as temps fell down below freezing, but the conditions are only somewhat tolerable. scratchy and old refrozen snow are making for tough conditions.
Other: temps are expected to dip back down and we are supposed to get some snow tonight through friday. this should help things considerably.
Wind: west winds around 15 mph.
Snow: they groomed and made some snow overnight as temps fell down below freezing, but the conditions are only somewhat tolerable. scratchy and old refrozen snow are making for tough conditions.
Other: temps are expected to dip back down and we are supposed to get some snow tonight through friday. this should help things considerably.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Jan. 8
Temp: base 40 summit 40.
Wind: it is windier than yesterday - about 20 mph with some stronger gusts.
Snow: sadly, it's melting fast. the skiing is nice though, spring-like conditions.
Other: the woods are not that fun now and some stuff it poking through. groomers are good, but go early because it's supposed to warm up even more. chance of rain is 50 percent.
Wind: it is windier than yesterday - about 20 mph with some stronger gusts.
Snow: sadly, it's melting fast. the skiing is nice though, spring-like conditions.
Other: the woods are not that fun now and some stuff it poking through. groomers are good, but go early because it's supposed to warm up even more. chance of rain is 50 percent.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Jan. 7
Temp: base 37 summit 37.
Wind: around 10 mph.
Snow: the temperature should tell you all you need to know. the snow is soft, but heavy and wet. western-like conditions are gone, but the skiing is still good.
Other: light rain.
Wind: around 10 mph.
Snow: the temperature should tell you all you need to know. the snow is soft, but heavy and wet. western-like conditions are gone, but the skiing is still good.
Other: light rain.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Jan. 5 - Weekend Outlook
Temp: base 22 summit 18. it is expected to warm throughout the day 28-37
Wind: light becoming stronger later.
Snow: still phenomenal. but a chance of precipitation (don't want to actually say the "r" word) could be bad, so ski as much as you can before it does. no big accumulations on the horizon.
Other: Partly sunny this morning becoming cloudy with a chance of snow this afternoon. Chance of snow is 20 percent, they say.
Tonight there is a 40 percent chance of snow with temps in the mid 20s. The snow will taper after midnight.
Sunday should be a pretty nice day, mild and not too windy - partly sunny they say, too.
Everything is skiing like a dream. Get to the woods early because the weekend warriors will be fiending for freshies.
Wind: light becoming stronger later.
Snow: still phenomenal. but a chance of precipitation (don't want to actually say the "r" word) could be bad, so ski as much as you can before it does. no big accumulations on the horizon.
Other: Partly sunny this morning becoming cloudy with a chance of snow this afternoon. Chance of snow is 20 percent, they say.
Tonight there is a 40 percent chance of snow with temps in the mid 20s. The snow will taper after midnight.
Sunday should be a pretty nice day, mild and not too windy - partly sunny they say, too.
Everything is skiing like a dream. Get to the woods early because the weekend warriors will be fiending for freshies.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Jan. 4
Temp: base 25 summit 15.
Wind: quite windy, affecting some lifts.
Snow: phenomenal. a new dusting and still plenty of pow in the trees.
Other: soft, packed powder conditions all around, except in the woods where there is powder. nice mogul runs, good groomers, get out there.
Wind: quite windy, affecting some lifts.
Snow: phenomenal. a new dusting and still plenty of pow in the trees.
Other: soft, packed powder conditions all around, except in the woods where there is powder. nice mogul runs, good groomers, get out there.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Jan. 3
Temp: base -3 summit -10.
Wind: blustery.
Snow: very excellent snow conditions today after fresh snowfall in the past 24 hours.
Other: it's really, really cold. you may want to wait a while to ski this morning. the sun will warm it up some, but temperatures aren't expected to rise much.
Wind: blustery.
Snow: very excellent snow conditions today after fresh snowfall in the past 24 hours.
Other: it's really, really cold. you may want to wait a while to ski this morning. the sun will warm it up some, but temperatures aren't expected to rise much.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Jan. 2
Temp: base 10 summit 3.
Wind: yep. a stiff frigid one.
Snow: about 7 inches of new snow this morning, but up by 8:20 a.m. the quad was slow to open and skiers stood in the freezing cold for 15 minutes before people were let on at shortly after 8 a.m. the ungrooomed stuff was sketchy early, but it's probably better now. obviously the woods are terrific.
Other: it's really darn cold. dress warm.
Wind: yep. a stiff frigid one.
Snow: about 7 inches of new snow this morning, but up by 8:20 a.m. the quad was slow to open and skiers stood in the freezing cold for 15 minutes before people were let on at shortly after 8 a.m. the ungrooomed stuff was sketchy early, but it's probably better now. obviously the woods are terrific.
Other: it's really darn cold. dress warm.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Happy New Year!
Temp: base 22 summit 16.
Wind: gusts up to 20mph.
Snow: as good as it gets! the mountain has received 8-10 new inches of light, fluffy snow yesterday and there's another 3-4 on the hill today. it's still snowing.
Other: a terrific start to the new year! "holymoly!" let us thank whoever is responsible for this ample and regular snow dosage. could january possibly be better than december?
Wind: gusts up to 20mph.
Snow: as good as it gets! the mountain has received 8-10 new inches of light, fluffy snow yesterday and there's another 3-4 on the hill today. it's still snowing.
Other: a terrific start to the new year! "holymoly!" let us thank whoever is responsible for this ample and regular snow dosage. could january possibly be better than december?
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