Ski Patroller

I like how Stowe puts out detailed daily reports like this. It informs and builds the stoke. I wish most mountains did it.

22degF at the moment in Colebrook, Litchfield County, CT.

Wildcat reporting 13" of fresh powder in the 6AM Conditions Report and snowing like hell.

Nice app, but no way to the subscription model. Let us buy the darn software.

https://www.mountwashingtonavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/presidential-range Avalanche Watch ISSUED Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 4:00PM EXPIRES Friday, April 5, 2024 - 4:00PM What A significant winter storm, bringing the possibility of 30+ inches of snow and strong wind to the higher summits in the Presidential Range, will create dangerous avalanche conditions. When In effect from Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 4:00PM to Friday, April 5, 2024 - 4:00PM Where The Presidential Range avalanche forecast area, including but not limited to Tuckerman Ravine, Huntington Ravine, Gulf of Slides, Great Gulf, King Ravine, Burt Ravine, Ammonoosuc Ravine, Oakes Gulf and steep, open terrain in the mountains that are bounded by US Rt 2, US Rt 302, and NH Rt 16. This includes hiking trails that traverse across steep terrain like Summer Lion Head trail. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area where steep, open terrain exists that has collected wind drifted snow. Impacts Large, destructive avalanches are likely to occur naturally and spontaneously and will exist throughout steep terrain including hiking trails.These avalanches may be large enough to bury multiple people, do significant damage to trees or buildings, and will likely run far down in paths or to areas that are normally considered safe zones. Precipitation rates are forecast to be heavy, with 1-2 inches of snow falling per hour at times and visibility limited. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions As the storm develops, expect rapidly changing and dangerous conditions. Strong winds and heavy snow will limit visibility with white out conditions expected. Avoid traveling in or near avalanche terrain.

Assuming that the forecast for the Presidential Range holds, any opinions on the expected quality of the snow? Any chance of dry powder? Thanks.

8.3F in NW CT this morning, and just about 6" of snowpack.

Jiminy Peak may miss the heaviest, too. Hoping that the bullseye moves up into the Berkshires/S. Greens...

It's almost impossible to predict conditions from home. I'm a ski patroller and way more often than not I bitch my way to the mountain, expecting the worst, and get nicely surprised.

Colebrook, CT 3.2" today, 16.3" for season

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