Angus

Email from Cannon today discussing Covid and upcoming ski operations... Here are some plans we can share right now, all of which come with a *subject to change: - Opening Day is scheduled for Friday, November 27th; - Snowmaking will begin as usual in the weeks prior to Opening Day; - Base lodge spacing and seating will be very different as we will likely be directed to limit capacities and encourage only short-term use of inside facilities to follow social distancing guidelines... you should plan to spend a lot more time outside than you may have in past years; - We WILL be selling day passes (tickets)... and purchasing said tickets may move to an online-only system; - We do not plan to curtail season pass usage or require reservations at this time, but we may have to ask for the assistance of our passholders in helping us plan usage from week to week so that we know what our sales capacity may be in a particular week; - Snowmaking, grooming, and lift operations may be revised to reflect reduced capacities and revenue projections; - Lift schedules are being discussed, and there will likely be changes in line spacing and on-chair capacities; - The operation of the Aerial Tramway is certainly a question mark at this time, and there's no telling whether (or when) its operation will be approved relative to social distancing measures and both State of NH and CDC guidelines;

I would really like to buy an AT setup. I have difficulty spending $2K for boots, bindings and skis. I've been thinking of purchasing the Epic Northeast pass and just skiing weekdays. I hope we get some persistent snow coverage in SNE because going around and around a man-made ski loop, Nordic skiing is probably not the best way to limit exposure.

just looking at the steele hill webcam (sanbornton, NH) and it is snowing like a fury. hoping our neighbors who got a new boat delivered yesterday get out in it.

full on winter at the 'Loaf https://www.sugarloaf.com/conditions-and-cams

18-19" in Concord MA. Definitely will see some localized higher amounts reports. Two measurements - around 2PM and then an hour or so ago. Local school district is making an announcement of either 2 hour delay or no school at 4:30AM.

back from walk with dog - an additional 5-6" in 2.5 hours out on my driveway - in Concord. That would bring me to 14-15" storm total which seems a little low from what others are reporting locally. heavy snow at moment.

Just went out and shovelled the driveway, stuck ruler in several spots shielded from wind and found consistent 8.5-9". Moderate heavy snow falling. Would be nice to get to 18" - that's my criteria for a memorable storm! Snow is relatively light. There is a good inch of melt slush at bottom of pack. Local weather station reading 28 with max gust of 28 out of north...I'd say a pretty consistent 10-15 mph out of north.