J.Spin Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Event totals: 3.6” Snow/0.27” L.E. Details from the 6:00 A.M. Waterbury observations: New Snow: 0.8 inches New Liquid: 0.03 inches Snow/Water Ratio: 26.7 Snow Density: 3.8% H2O Temperature: 17.4 F Sky: Light Snow (2-10 mm flakes) Snow at the stake: 1.5 inches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Another great day on the slopes. Notice the crowds lol! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 19 minutes ago, alex said: Another great day on the slopes. Notice the crowds lol! I haven’t seen Stowe this dead in a while. We were on Nosedive without a soul and almost thought they put the Quad on hold lol. Snow is phenomenal mid-winter powder, packed powder and wind buff. Even the locals have packed it in it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 21 minutes ago, powderfreak said: I haven’t seen Stowe this dead in a while. We were on Nosedive without a soul and almost thought they put the Quad on hold lol. Snow is phenomenal mid-winter powder, packed powder and wind buff. Even the locals have packed it in it seems. It is so much about the view out the window, especially in the shoulder seasons. If I don't see any snow in my yard, there must not be any at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 5 hours ago, mreaves said: It is so much about the view out the window, especially in the shoulder seasons. If I don't see any snow in my yard, there must not be any at all! That has to be it. Because it was just downright weird. You'll never see so few skiers at Stowe, empty chairs going up the Quad, while the entire Front is open from the top and 16" over the past 4 days or so at 3,000ft. The ridgeline at 4,000ft seems as buried as any time this season. The top 1,500ft is awesome mid-winter powder skiing. And everyone has given up it seems. It's just as good as anything mid-winter up there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 1 hour ago, powderfreak said: That has to be it. Because it was just downright weird. You'll never see so few skiers at Stowe, empty chairs going up the Quad, while the entire Front is open from the top and 16" over the past 4 days or so at 3,000ft. The ridgeline at 4,000ft seems as buried as any time this season. The top 1,500ft is awesome mid-winter powder skiing. And everyone has given up it seems. It's just as good as anything mid-winter up there. People are lemmings. They would rather do the crowded norm and not think outside the box. Best week to ski all year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 15 minutes ago, Ginx snewx said: People are lemmings. They would rather do the crowded norm and not think outside the box. Best week to ski all year. It's the equivalent of when you chill on the beach in September. The temperature is at mid-summer levels, the water is at it's warmest, but the calendar has led to the population moving on. The locals and those in the know are able to take advantage of the situation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 7 hours ago, powderfreak said: It's the equivalent of when you chill on the beach in September. The temperature is at mid-summer levels, the water is at it's warmest, but the calendar has led to the population moving on. The locals and those in the know are able to take advantage of the situation. The surf is the best and as you found this week the powder days still exist. Good times. Looks great for corn production going forward. Some warm sunny days and below freezing night's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 @eekuasepinniW 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekuasepinniW Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Ginx snewx said: @eekuasepinniW Wonder what the thunder from all that would sound like? Nice find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 Thor or a Sith Lord? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Had to drive to Morrisville for an appointment this morning... it's easy to see why they picked Mansfield for skiing. There is no other mountain in any direction that looks as caked and pasted white as it. It's not even close. If it was 1930 and I was standing around here right now, I'd be like "that's the one over there, that's where it snows." Spring in the valley, mid-winter on the mountain. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qg_omega Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, powderfreak said: Had to drive to Morrisville for an appointment this morning... it's easy to see why they picked Mansfield for skiing. There is no other mountain in any direction that looks as caked and pasted white as it. It's not even close. If it was 1930 and I was standing around here right now, I'd be like "that's the one over there, that's where it snows." Spring in the valley, mid-winter on the mountain. Beautiful pic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 5 hours ago, eekuasepinniW said: Wonder what the thunder from all that would sound like? Nice find. He said it wasn't loud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 Probably final day at Wildcat for the season but it was a good one. Until next winter, Wildcat! Hopefully we get more snow early for a change. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwt3650 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Top 3 day this winter at jay. With the tram on windhold for the past 2 days, there was a foot and a half of nearly untouched powder in the woods. Bluebird, no wind, mid 20s, EMPTY…and great snow. Probably the best the glades will be until next January…and for the jay snow measurement doubters, was at killington yesterday and would question their 12” a lot more than jays 15…it’s not even close. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 BW was also amazing today 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxeyeNH Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 27 minutes ago, alex said: BW was also amazing today Seems like the best time of the year. High sun angle, comfortable temperatures and no people. Glad you are enjoying it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 59 minutes ago, bwt3650 said: Top 3 day this winter at jay. With the tram on windhold for the past 2 days, there was a foot and a half of nearly untouched powder in the woods. Bluebird, no wind, mid 20s, EMPTY…and great snow. Probably the best the glades will be until next January…and for the jay snow measurement doubters, was at killington yesterday and would question their 12” a lot more than jays 15…it’s not even close. Real special late season event in VT for sure. The pics from you and PF tell the tale for sure. Nothing “fake” about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 51 minutes ago, alex said: BW was also amazing today Almost went there again today but figured I would give the ‘cat one last day. I bet it was good there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Yep…late March is often the “secret” for New England skiing. Most of my best days have come in March. Photos look great everyone…thanks for sharing. I didn’t get out this season which was a bummer but I’ll definitely be getting out next year. My son is ready to hit the slopes for the first time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 7:30 and still some light out there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, PhineasC said: 7:30 and still some light out there! Love it. Another couple months and once can start a hike at 7pm and be back by 9pm without headlamp. Getting that spring fever with the late daylight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 6 minutes ago, powderfreak said: Love it. Another couple months and once can start a hike at 7pm and be back by 9pm without headlamp. Getting that spring fever with the late daylight. Yeah I’m in spring mode. I will start the warm season thread tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 2 hours ago, PhineasC said: Real special late season event in VT for sure. The pics from you and PF tell the tale for sure. Nothing “fake” about it. Truthfully though, it’s really only special in the context of this season. This is not all that unusual most years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 1 minute ago, mreaves said: Truthfully though, it’s really only special in the context of this season. This is not all that unusual most years Agreed. It was just a neat surprise in a sea of warmth and rain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 26 minutes ago, mreaves said: Truthfully though, it’s really only special in the context of this season. This is not all that unusual most years It’s true, shoulder season snow happens at elevation. This season you definitely take the under with the forecast but it came through. Three days of whitened ground that melts throughout the day in the valley… but 1500ft+ along the Spine was in the sweet spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Tomorrow evening signal looks ok for at least some flake flying. Maybe 3-4" at the hill? Flow looks more unblocked so may deposit precip along the Spine and eastern slopes? Several questions, no where near a slam dunk but potential for a couple inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Climo for March 2022: Avg temp: 29.81 +2.34 Avg high: 39.87 +1.27 Highest 61° on the 18th Avg low: 19.74 +3.40 Lowest -10° on the 1st Precip: 2.97" -0.54" 4th consecutive BN March and 7th of the last 8. YTD is 0.76", precip is 92% of avg. Max day: 0.68" 12th and 19th Snow: 10.0" -6.4 Also 4th consecutive BN Max day: 3.5" on the 12th Avg. depth: 15.4" -2.4" Season TD for SDDs: 1,512 (and probably <10 more unless April brings siggy snow.) Avg: 1,763 Median: 1,478 Deepest: 23" on 2nd/3rd Grade: D for both temp and snow. (Maybe D- for snow given the pitiful largest event.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Spin Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 14 hours ago, powderfreak said: Tomorrow evening signal looks ok for at least some flake flying. Maybe 3-4" at the hill? Flow looks more unblocked so may deposit precip along the Spine and eastern slopes? Several questions, no where near a slam dunk but potential for a couple inches. I’ve been seeing the potential for snow on the back side of this system since the end of the last one, and there’s certainly a signal there on the models like the GFS and NAM that typically pick it up. It’s already snowing at ridgeline level based on the view from the Sugarbush 3,900’ snow stake webcam, and the snow levels are expected to drop to even the lower valleys tonight. I see the BTV NWS is thinking the potential for 3-6” above 2,500’, so we’ll certainly be watching. It could be nice timing for Saturday morning turns. Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Burlington VT 1014 AM EDT Fri Apr 1 2022 NEAR TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY/...For VT a similar type scenario will unfold, but colder air in the mid/upper slopes arrives slightly later. Expecting snow levels above 2500 feet thru 18z, supported by progged 850mb temps btwn -1C and -3C, while 925mb temps hover on either side of 0C. However, similar to NY zones, expect snow levels in VT to quickly lower by 21z, as 925mb temps drop below 0C and fall btwn -1C and -4C by 00z this evening. Total snow accumulations wl be dusting to 2 inches below 1500 feet, 2 to 4 inches 1500 to 2500 feet and 3 to 6 inches above 2500 feet in the favorable upslope regions of the central- northern Greens from Mt Allen to Mansfield to Jay Peak area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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