#NoPoles Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 44 minutes ago, WeatherNurse said: A good friend of mine lives in Mammoth. Her social media feeds are awe inspiring, terrifying, and fill me with regret that I booked my trip to JH this years and not Mammoth (I leave in 2 days, not complaining!!) Not only absurd, but downright dangerous. They had to close the front entrance to the only grocery store in town (see photo of cornice below) People are literally stranded in their homes because there is no place left to go with the snow, cars are buried and the plows can't keep up. At this point, it's nuisance snow. Holy crap, that's insane, but it's everything I've ever wanted to experience. I would love to follow your friend on social media so I can see all the pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masomenos Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 1 hour ago, WeatherNurse said: A good friend of mine lives in Mammoth. Her social media feeds are awe inspiring, terrifying, and fill me with regret that I booked my trip to JH this years and not Mammoth (I leave in 2 days, not complaining!!) Not only absurd, but downright dangerous. They had to close the front entrance to the only grocery store in town (see photo of cornice below) People are literally stranded in their homes because there is no place left to go with the snow, cars are buried and the plows can't keep up. At this point, it's nuisance snow. Crazy. Honestly, as awesome as it has been following these systems, I don't think I'd actually want to be there right now. All the mountain towns are crippled and many of the resorts aren't running anywhere near 100%. Considering the amount of snow Jackson Hole has to-date, I think it'll be a pretty nice consolation prize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, masomenos said: Crazy. Honestly, as awesome as it has been following these systems, I don't think I'd actually want to be there right now. All the mountain towns are crippled and many of the resorts aren't running anywhere near 100%. Considering the amount of snow Jackson Hole has to-date, I think it'll be a pretty nice consolation prize. The resorts will prob be running at close to full capacity within 2-3 days. They are gonna get a nice little break over the next week...I bet the skiing there is gonna be crazy awesome this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 18 hours ago, masomenos said: Simply ****ing absurd what's been going on out west. 6 feet the last few days with 3"+/hour type stuff falling right now on top of that: 99 inches in 5 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 1 hour ago, ORH_wxman said: The resorts will prob be running at close to full capacity within 2-3 days. They are gonna get a nice little break over the next week...I bet the skiing there is gonna be crazy awesome this weekend. yea total bluebird while Eric radarman is there this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masomenos Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 1 hour ago, ORH_wxman said: The resorts will prob be running at close to full capacity within 2-3 days. They are gonna get a nice little break over the next week...I bet the skiing there is gonna be crazy awesome this weekend. For sure, but has to be kind of maddening for anybody that's stuck there right now. All that snow and nothing to do and nowhere to go. And how do you even ride 8'-10' of fresh snow?? Especially since the stuff they got hit with this past week wasn't their typical sierra cement. You definitely have to stick to the steep trails/bowls and maintain good speed or you're ****ed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongBeachSurfFreak Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Anyone have good data on how the Vermont mountains did during this storm? I know Stratton was reporting 5" but it appears to have been some sort of ice mix all day there today as the trees had some serious bend on the web cam late this afternoon. Hopping it flips tonall snow again and they can grab a few more inches before this thing finally ends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Tragic. A Squaw Valley ski patroller was killed today during avalanche mitigation work. This stuff's the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarman Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 5 hours ago, powderfreak said: Tragic. A Squaw Valley ski patroller was killed today during avalanche mitigation work. This stuff's the real deal. yes they closed the entire mt and diverted the crowd to Alpine. Their website did have a blurb that they did not think he was killed in an actual avalanche however. Very sad story regardless. edit: go fund me site was set up for him https://www.gofundme.com/squaw-patrol-funeral-fund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Damn at Mammoth lakes, another 3-4 feet added to this in the next week or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarman Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Alpine Meadows, unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Ha that's awesome. Epic skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masomenos Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 You'd think more structures out there would have an A-frame design. If there's anyplace that needs them in the world it's the Sierras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarman Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 12 minutes ago, ORH_wxman said: Ha that's awesome. Epic skiing. The afternoon in particular after Headwall opened at Squaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyewall Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Screwed by wind hold at Smuggs today. Sterling has a huge line with the lift running slower than normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PivotPoint Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Hey PF- I'm heading up to Stowe today. Making the drive from DC.. How's the upslope event looking from your vantage point? This thing got legs or what? I saw NWS downgraded slightly on totals from two updates ago. What do you think? I was hoping for that magical "oh crap, we were suppose to get 6-8 but got 10-12 instead!" I'm looking forward to some piecasso in my life -Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 1 hour ago, PivotPoint said: Hey PF- I'm heading up to Stowe today. Making the drive from DC.. How's the upslope event looking from your vantage point? This thing got legs or what? I saw NWS downgraded slightly on totals from two updates ago. What do you think? I was hoping for that magical "oh crap, we were suppose to get 6-8 but got 10-12 instead!" I'm looking forward to some piecasso in my life -Jon Check out the NNE thread--PF and others have more details on Upslope/snow in that thread.. He just posted this about 30 mins ago: Wow what a day. Last night's storm was sweet with that QPF heavy snow. 3,000ft turned out to be 6" since cleaned yesterday afternoon for a total of 8" in 24 hours. Some phenomenal skiing out there today. Winter stoke was high in Stowe today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PivotPoint Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 ^ Cool. Thanks man. Appreciate the tip! -Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 3 hours ago, PivotPoint said: Hey PF- I'm heading up to Stowe today. Making the drive from DC.. How's the upslope event looking from your vantage point? This thing got legs or what? I saw NWS downgraded slightly on totals from two updates ago. What do you think? I was hoping for that magical "oh crap, we were suppose to get 6-8 but got 10-12 instead!" I'm looking forward to some piecasso in my life -Jon I wouldn't expect those totals tonight...I think 3-5" tonight would be about right. This "event" was always like a 72 hour deal but last night's snow was a good start...with bits and pieces coming instead of one big 12 hour bomb. Another 2-4" possible tomorrow night and Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 6 hours ago, eyewall said: Screwed by wind hold at Smuggs today. Sterling has a huge line with the lift running slower than normal. Bummer. I was thinking we might have holds this morning but everything ran as scheduled all day. The FourRunner Quad is a horse, knock on wood we have yet to have a wind hold on that lift this season. Skiing was sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmorninglight Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 The top and bottom pictures are sick. I snowboard so nod to bottom pic lol. Hope the coming month rocks. Headed to Kmart Feb 15 for 5 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarman Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Granite Chief chair ran today. Pics don't do it justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masomenos Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 1 hour ago, radarman said: Granite Chief chair ran today. Pics don't do it justice. 20-30 ft trees either buried or made to look like christmas trees. Looks like there's another monster forecast to barrel into the WC next week! The madness continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PivotPoint Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 4 hours ago, powderfreak said: I wouldn't expect those totals tonight...I think 3-5" tonight would be about right. This "event" was always like a 72 hour deal but last night's snow was a good start...with bits and pieces coming instead of one big 12 hour bomb. Another 2-4" possible tomorrow night and Sunday. Thanks PF... You the man!! -Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 1 hour ago, radarman said: Granite Chief chair ran today. Pics don't do it justice. Epic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarloaf1989 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Stowe is to be purchased by Vail Resorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 11 hours ago, Sugarloaf1989 said: Stowe is to be purchased by Vail Resorts. PF with dual picnic table pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarman Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 12 hours ago, Sugarloaf1989 said: Stowe is to be purchased by Vail Resorts. Wonder if that was a cash purchase with money unfit for the US banking system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Rumors. There are a few possibilities out there. I'd be open to Vail though, they know what they are doing. Sick pow out there today with 14" in 48 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Maybe Trump will buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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