CooL Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 back? back implies it came and left. Winter never came yet...so winter will arrive with a vengeance... back from last year bro.. of course, its still all in weenie land but its better than seeing a stout SE ridge in the long range, ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snywx Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Wow...good thing this is in the banter thread...although up by you im sure -20 isnt that hard to come by? Alot easier than it is for snow in Nassau county Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 euro looked better, but its still warm, and has warmed some for sne so much for that--fun while it lasted--Northern NH special again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv88 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Alot easier than it is for snow in Nassau county Agreed. Nassau sucks for snow, at least i live central/northern nassau, southern nassau is in the real shaft zone...although, hows your snowpack holding up these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snywx Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Agreed. Nassau sucks for snow, at least i live central/northern nassau, southern nassau is in the real shaft zone...although, hows your snowpack holding up these days? Not soo good. Having to go in my freezer to get my ice fix isnt what I had in mind. How was snorkeling in the frigid waters off Hawaii? Any success in warming up the waters for a nino next yr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv88 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Not soo good. Having to go in my freezer to get my ice fix isnt what I had in mind. How was snorkeling in the frigid waters off Hawaii? Any success in warming up the waters for a nino next yr? Haha. Snorkeling was pretty sick, saw some turtles and cool fish too. The dolphin and whale watching was great, one whale came right up to the boat and played w us for a while, i have some sick pics. The water was frigid, but my snorkeling guide, Heidi, was smoking and definitely added some warmth to the waters...As was my run in with Leann Rimes, i managed to get a 5 min into and photo session with her after the concert she put on at the ritz, so those two should confirm a strong el nino emanating from maui... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooL Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Euro keeps that 500mb low wandering around the baja peninsula lol...it doesnt eject like the gfs and nam show (im talking about that long range storm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattinpa Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Euro keeps that 500mb low wandering around the baja peninsula lol...it doesnt eject like the gfs and nam show (im talking about that long range storm) Right now I'd be in favor of the GFS, but it seems any no-snow solutions have been the correct ones - so we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCSuburbs Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Observations are showing that there's widespread snow falling from near/south of DC into eastern Maryland and Delaware. It's the 2nd time that the Mid Atlantic got steady snow and some of us still have yet to see more than a few flakes... eventually we'll get our snow. I'm thinking it could actually be as soon as late next week to 2 weeks from now if the gradient pattern does set up as modeled, the set up definitely isn't as good as it could be but there is plenty of cold air available not too far north, with hopefully at least one storm suppressed far south enough to bring snow to NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCSuburbs Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Almost looks like the ECM actually has snow at hour 216. I don't have full access to the ECM though so I can't confirm this. Regardless of whether there's snow or not, at least it finally gets colder for more than 1-2 days at a time this run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv88 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Observations are showing that there's widespread snow falling from near/south of DC into eastern Maryland and Delaware. It's the 2nd time that the Mid Atlantic got steady snow and some of us still have yet to see more than a few flakes... eventually we'll get our snow. I'm thinking it could actually be as soon as late next week to 2 weeks from now if the gradient pattern does set up as modeled, the set up definitely isn't as good as it could be but there is plenty of cold air available not too far north, with hopefully at least one storm suppressed far south enough to bring snow to NYC. Damn. Im betting on a snowless January at this point. Its the 9th already and people say in 2-3 weeks we may get a chance...yet there is not one chance that isnt a long shot. I think we get a small event mid-February, maybe 3-4 tops, then a small one mid-march, 2-3. Seasonal total of 8 inches for me. Good thing i bailed on the ski trip to vermont for this weekend, base looks to be pretty weak and the skiing will be shiite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allsnow Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Damn. Im betting on a snowless January at this point. Its the 9th already and people say in 2-3 weeks we may get a chance...yet there is not one chance that isnt a long shot. I think we get a small event mid-February, maybe 3-4 tops, then a small one mid-march, 2-3. Seasonal total of 8 inches for me. Good thing i bailed on the ski trip to vermont for next weekend, base looks to be pretty weak and the skiing will be shiite. Lol....I bailed on my trip also.......staying home.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I usually head to Butternut MLK day since I'm off, but skipping it this year-not going to pay $55 to ski on crap. These guys must be hurting this year--the "backyard snow effect" has been non existent too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Almost looks like the ECM actually has snow at hour 216. I don't have full access to the ECM though so I can't confirm this. Regardless of whether there's snow or not, at least it finally gets colder for more than 1-2 days at a time this run. It does show a snowstorm from 204-222 hours that deepens offshore thereafter and hits New England pretty hard. Has the looks of a 3-6" event here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrials Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I usually head to Butternut MLK day since I'm off, but skipping it this year-not going to pay $55 to ski on crap. These guys must be hurting this year--the "backyard snow effect" has been non existent too.. lol, too scared to ski at a real mountain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrials Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 It does show a snowstorm from 204-222 hours that deepens offshore thereafter and hits New England pretty hard. Has the looks of a 3-6" event here. Dr. Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 lol, too scared to ski at a real mountain? wow-you guessed right...LOL. I'm headed to Breckenridge & Vail 1/28-2/4--does that count? Butternut's my warmup.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 lol, too scared to ski at a real mountain? unfortunately, even the real mountains are in horrendous shape. im a jaypeak whore but who the eff wants to pay $75 ski on this garbage: JAYPEAKRESORT.COM The sun had planned on making an appearance yesterday, but instead we had light snow with, at times, heavy squalls that brought 1-2" of new snow. When it snows four days in a row, we open more terrain; nine new trails opened yesterday, three of which are glades. TODAY: You'll be skiing or riding on 36 of 76 trails under partly sunny skies with temps in the mid 20's at the base and teens at the summit. Today's lift tickets will be $75 for adults and $55 for juniors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I skied at Camelback a few days ago and it was atrocious. We went for the night and by 7pm all of the fake-crap snow turned into a sheet of ice because of some melting during the day. Gotta make the trip up to Stratton later this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrials Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 wow-you guessed right...LOL. I'm headed to Breckenridge & Vail 1/28-2/4--does that count? Butternut's my warmup.... riiiight, I am heading to the swiss alps tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrials Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 unfortunately, even the real mountains are in horrendous shape. im a jaypeak whore but who the eff wants to pay $75 ski on this garbage: JAYPEAKRESORT.COM The sun had planned on making an appearance yesterday, but instead we had light snow with, at times, heavy squalls that brought 1-2" of new snow. When it snows four days in a row, we open more terrain; nine new trails opened yesterday, three of which are glades. TODAY: You'll be skiing or riding on 36 of 76 trails under partly sunny skies with temps in the mid 20's at the base and teens at the summit. Today's lift tickets will be $75 for adults and $55 for juniors. yeah, its a bad ski season, but he can't handle a mountain like Jaypeak even in the best conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrials Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I skied at Camelback a few days ago and it was atrocious. We went for the night and by 7pm all of the fake-crap snow turned into a sheet of ice because of some melting during the day. Gotta make the trip up to Stratton later this month. Terrible mountain lay out and the worst prices in VT. The woods suck there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 riiiight, I am heading to the swiss alps tomorrow. you don't believe me eh--must be hard for a guy who think Vermont skiing is world class.... - well believe me or not, b/c I won't be on the board that week and I'll post a couple of pics when I get back...although my folks out there say there's been a lack of snow as well (By western standards) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorEaster27 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 In VT, Stowe and Sugarbush are great mountains. In NY, Gore and Whiteface are also very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv88 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 yeah, its a bad ski season, but he can't handle a mountain like Jaypeak even in the best conditions. Common misconception is that skiing out west is harder than in the east. Its actually reverse. The east has much more narrow trails with more ice. Out west is more wideopen with powder and much less ice. Even the best skiiers will have trouble will jay peak, etc when it is a crust of bumpy ice. Even a beginner in the east can ski many of the wide open, deep snow filled western slopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I skied at Camelback a few days ago and it was atrocious. We went for the night and by 7pm all of the fake-crap snow turned into a sheet of ice because of some melting during the day. Gotta make the trip up to Stratton later this month. when is it ever not atrocious--crowded, too far south for any good snows (most years) and usually all skied off by 10am due to the crowds--I grew up going there when I lived in PA.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 In VT, Stowe and Sugarbush are great mountains. In NY, Gore and Whiteface are also very good. Sugarbush is fantastic. Probably my favorite to ski. It is definitely a bit of a trip, but my friends and I rent a condo up there usually once a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Common misconception is that skiing out west is harder than in the east. Its actually reverse. The east has much more narrow trails with more ice. Out west is more wideopen with powder and much less ice. Even the best skiiers will have trouble will jay peak, etc when it is a crust of bumpy ice. Even a beginner in the east can ski many of the wide open, deep snow filled western slopes. 100% correct. The width of the trails is what makes a difference....ice is almost never seen b/c it never rains out there. Perfect setup. Warm when it's sunny most days, yet when precip moves in, it cools to below freezing every thime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrials Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Common misconception is that skiing out west is harder than in the east. Its actually reverse. The east has much more narrow trails with more ice. Out west is more wideopen with powder and much less ice. Even the best skiiers will have trouble will jay peak, etc when it is a crust of bumpy ice. Even a beginner in the east can ski many of the wide open, deep snow filled western slopes. I agree, never said otherwise. West coast skiers who come east fail miserably because they dont know how to use edges and aren't used to the tight off piste trails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv88 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Sugarbush is fantastic. Probably my favorite to ski. It is definitely a bit of a trip, but my friends and I rent a condo up there usually once a year. Sugarbush;s north mountain slopes has some tricky moguls and sick woods, when there is snow though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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