NW_of_GYX Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 This latest cutter might do it for me. Will reassess after the long weekend but I have a strong hunch I will be out west before the month is over....what a nightmare. It will stay warm and wet right through Feb vacation and then start dumping once the average consumer loses interest, now that's how you run a ski season on the east coast.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW_of_GYX Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 4 hours ago, powderfreak said: Just keep checking out west... I love that they are now at 300+ inches so far this season for the Wasatch, they are issuing Winter Weather Advisories for like 10-20" of snow and locally higher in the Cottonwoods. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches with 10 to 20 inches in the central Wasatch and Uintas, locally higher amounts in the Upper Cottonwoods. on like 1" qpf no less. When I was out there last spring all my local buds were complaining how they haven't had a real wasatch snow year in years, saying it might be over forever, CC has ruined the lightest snow on earth etc. etc. Actually sounded a lot like the this subforum for the past month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 5 hours ago, powderfreak said: Just keep checking out west... I love that they are now at 300+ inches so far this season for the Wasatch, they are issuing Winter Weather Advisories for like 10-20" of snow and locally higher in the Cottonwoods. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches with 10 to 20 inches in the central Wasatch and Uintas, locally higher amounts in the Upper Cottonwoods. Brighton and Alta neck and neck at 331" and 330". That's nuts as they enter peak climo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 40 minutes ago, NW_of_GYX said: on like 1" qpf no less. When I was out there last spring all my local buds were complaining how they haven't had a real wasatch snow year in years, saying it might be over forever, CC has ruined the lightest snow on earth etc. etc. Actually sounded a lot like the this subforum for the past month. Haha, they’ve actually passed a couple recent season snowfall totals so far. They’ve had some low 300s totals that everyone says are terrible winters, lol. Now they pass it in early January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 13 minutes ago, powderfreak said: Haha, they’ve actually passed a couple recent season snowfall totals so far. They’ve had some low 300s totals that everyone says are terrible winters, lol. Now they pass it in early January. I think Alta/Snowbird have has some seasons close to 700" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarman Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Wasnt't it just last year that Alta was snowed in for days and days with too much avy danger to even go outside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 17 minutes ago, Baroclinic Zone said: I think Alta/Snowbird have has some seasons close to 700" Yeah they’ve gone over 700” at Alta. 2010-11 I think did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Just now, radarman said: Wasnt't it just last year that Alta was snowed in for days and days? Last year or the year before that? They get those every year. They had one a couple weeks ago. 70 inches, multi-day Interlodge closure. But I think I remember the one you are talking about. It’s funny they can get like a 70-inch storm and have a shitty season too if it’s only 375”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STILL N OF PIKE Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Seems like Colorado really hasn’t gotten the goods close to what Utah has , is it just drying out over The wasatch more than usual or the systems just Too far north To crush Colorado , vail has 50% of the seasonal totals that Alta has Jackson hole is getting smashed with 265” on season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwt3650 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Straight up ice coast conditions today, but it’s actually snowing pretty good right now. Stacking up quick.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 minute ago, bwt3650 said: Straight up ice coast conditions today, but it’s actually snowing pretty good right now. Stacking up quick. . Yeah nice pulse moving through the N.Greens. Radar doesn’t see upslope up near Jay as the beam is often above the low level snow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJonesWX Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 sorry guys, this is my fault. I got back into skiing this year after a long hiatus, actually bought a season pass. been out one time so far, and the prognosis is not good going forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwt3650 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Yeah nice pulse moving through the N.Greens. Radar doesn’t see upslope up near Jay as the beam is often above the low level snow.3k had it through about 5am. I’d take a quick 5 tmrw to freshen it up. Not going to open much, but they’ve been pretty aggressive with the lack of terrain, so maybe grab a few. Really hoping new owner upgrades snowmaking. This year has highlighted it. They can’t handle more than one trail at a time and it’s about a week to blow, drain, push etc. no refreshing problem areas either. Would love to see them grab 5 fan guns over the summer at least.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwt3650 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 sorry guys, this is my fault. I got back into skiing this year after a long hiatus, actually bought a season pass. been out one time so far, and the prognosis is not good going forward Na, crap year but the averages say there’s still good days to be had. The people who I feel for the most are those that book 5-7 day once a year trips and then walk into this. Jan always a roll of the dice, but if you are a once or twice a year skier, this sucks.And welcome back, dude!. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW_of_GYX Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, bwt3650 said: 3k had it through about 5am. I’d take a quick 5 tmrw to freshen it up. Not going to open much, but they’ve been pretty aggressive with the lack of terrain, so maybe grab a few. Really hoping new owner upgrades snowmaking. This year has highlighted it. They can’t handle more than one trail at a time and it’s about a week to blow, drain, push etc. no refreshing problem areas either. Would love to see them grab 5 fan guns over the summer at least. . The new fixed mount fan guns are expensive but incredible technology. Pleasant has invested significantly over the last 4 years in them and was able to resurface all their high traffic terrain over the past 24 hours and they are blowing a ton of snow elsewhere to get things open for MLK. Doesn’t hurt having unlimited water from the lake right next door. These are the years where resorts with the best systems really shine. Today felt like a real mid winter day. Trending next weekend into 4-6” gain would help a ton. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwt3650 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 The new fixed mount fan guns are expensive but incredible technology. Pleasant has invested significantly over the last 4 years in them and was able to resurface all their high traffic terrain over the past 24 hours and they are blowing a ton of snow elsewhere to get things open for MLK. Doesn’t hurt having unlimited water from the lake right next door. These are the years where resorts with the best systems really shine. Today felt like a real mid winter day. Trending next weekend into 4-6” gain would help a ton. Agreed..especially busier weekends it doesn’t matter if you have jays snow totals or the poconos, certain high traffic areas get beat. Even when the snow is not here, they have the temps. They really could have blown all week and with the right system, add at least 2-3 trails. I think the water supply is the main issue. Not sure what it would take to expand or if they need more air. Pf might know more, but I know the snowmaking pond was too low even to finish the build out on ullrs last season with the dry Dec/Jan.I expected this year would be a quiet, evaluation type year for pacific; let’s see what they have to say once the season is over. There are lift needs as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW_of_GYX Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, bwt3650 said: Agreed..especially busier weekends it doesn’t matter if you have jays snow totals or the poconos, certain high traffic areas get beat. Even when the snow is not here, they have the temps. They really could have blown all week and with the right system, add at least 2-3 trails. I think the water supply is the main issue. Not sure what it would take to expand or if they need more air. Pf might know more, but I know the snowmaking pond was too low even to finish the build out on ullrs last season with the dry Dec/Jan. I expected this year would be a quiet, evaluation type year for pacific; let’s see what they have to say once the season is over. There are lift needs as well. . Jay could really use a snowmaking upgrade like you say. I’ve experienced the Jay cloud, but have also experienced a frozen, windy chunk of ice. Snowmaking is one thing Boyne does right, all their Maine mountains do an above average job with above average infrastructure but also benefit from great water sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STILL N OF PIKE Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Does Wildcat , Attitash, Or Sunapee have decent snow making . Gotta use my pass somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW_of_GYX Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, STILL N OF PIKE said: Does Wildcat , Attitash, Or Sunapee have decent snow making . Gotta use my pass somewhere Wildcat and attitash no. That’s why everyone goes to Cranmore and Bretton woods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STILL N OF PIKE Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, NW_of_GYX said: Wildcat and attitash no. That’s why everyone goes to Cranmore and Bretton woods. Cranmore is a little turd of a mountain thou and overloaded with kids and it’s also just easy to get to from hotels in N Conway , Ive ski’d it twice but man I’m stuck with those 3 on my epic pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwt3650 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Cranmore is a little turd of a mountain thou and overloaded with kids and it’s also just easy to get to from hotels in N Conway , Ive ski’d it twice but man I’m stuck with those 3 on my epic passIt’s not epic, but I was just at loon and they have that place lit up. Really impressive snowmaking. Trails were icy af though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 37 minutes ago, NW_of_GYX said: The new fixed mount fan guns are expensive but incredible technology. Pleasant has invested significantly over the last 4 years in them and was able to resurface all their high traffic terrain over the past 24 hours and they are blowing a ton of snow elsewhere to get things open for MLK. Doesn’t hurt having unlimited water from the lake right next door. These are the years where resorts with the best systems really shine. Today felt like a real mid winter day. Trending next weekend into 4-6” gain would help a ton. This post hit me. Makes me feel good to know the smaller areas are doing it right. The future looks bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STILL N OF PIKE Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, bwt3650 said: It’s not epic, but I was just at loon and they have that place lit up. Really impressive snowmaking. Trails were icy af though. . Well I have 5 says left on my specific pass and I’m definitely not paying to ski until I use those up . My options are crotched, Sunapee, attitash , wildcat . Sounds like I should just wait for February and maybe it snows , thou I can go mid week to Stowe but it’s not really a day trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Attitash used to make snow well but not sure of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwt3650 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Well I have 5 says left on my specific pass and I’m definitely not paying to ski until I use those up . My options are crotched, Sunapee, attitash , wildcat . Sounds like I should just wait for February and maybe it snows , thou I can go mid week to Stowe but it’s not really a day trip Okemo?? I’ve heard they been killing it in the snowmaking and grooming department this year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwt3650 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Attitash used to make snow well but not sure of now.Aren’t they getting a big lift upgrade this year?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 18 minutes ago, bwt3650 said: Okemo?? I’ve heard they been killing it in the snowmaking and grooming department this year. . Yeah Okemo has had very high remarks all season. They’ve been annual contenders for snow surfaces and snowmaking regardless of the ownership. Their local Ops team is one of the best operators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Okemo is a top 5 snowmaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Heaven 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwt3650 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Heaven Tahoe in 11 days…I’m actually nervous about getting there from reno. It’s like non stop shutdowns and chain requirements right now.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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