awwwwwwh did the poor island boy get his nose froze:lol: two days of that and we dub you an honorary montanan:lol: 38 below zero west of town this morning. 18 below in kalispell.
Is BIG MTN full of ****???
<TABLE class=gbvrs cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=4 width=762 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=f10blue vAlign=top align=left width=500 colSpan=2>10 am update: This could be the prettiest morning all season. This is definitely a groomer day...I skied Toni Matt, Big Ravine and Hogan's East, which are all skiing great. Off-piste is chunky due to yesterday's high winds. The temps have gone up a little bit, but make sure you're treating your hands, feet and the tip of your nose with care! Hellroaring Basin is now open.)
We're back to clear, crisp, and calm. If you haven't seen the views from the summit, this is a day to see Glacier National Park from the top. The groomers have been out there reshaping and moving wind-blown drifts so that we can cruise on the corduroy. We have groomed runs that will please every type of skier/boarder. For a perfect intermediate run, with a nice pitch, don't forget to check out Hogan's. Moose is groomed too, so it will be nice to duck into that run. Today we have a wind chill advisory, so make sure you cover your face while riding the lifts--bring a neck warmer to keep your skin protected. The mid-mtn high is forecasted at 9 degrees. Take a few runs and then grab a hot drink at the Summit House or Ed and Mully's. Keep your hands and toes warm. I'll see you on the slopes (or in the Summit House!)
Wow--yesterday was an exceptional day on the Big when nature proved herself queen of the hill. These things happen...very rarely. We didn't open the summit yesterday. For those of you who wonder what conditions were like on the summit, it was a place for polar explorers, not recreational skiers. We had an exceptionally strong wind event that blew whale-sized, rock hard snow drifts onto the runs. Sub-zero temperatures and cold winds continued throughout the day. I want to thank lift operations, ski patrol, and the groomers for making the right decisions and for keeping us off the summit!
What are you doing on Tues and Weds night? It's a full moon and you should check out Moonlight Dine and Ski...ski under the full moon, eat some good chow, and see what Montana's all about! Call the Info Center for details. 862-2900.
We have some great events on the way, so now I'm sending out a call to all VOLUNTEERS! Come volunteer at the Whitefish Whiteout Mountaineering race on Saturday, January 26. We need 6 volunteers. You'll receive a free pass that is valid for 12 months and a chance to watch this amazing race. Also, the 60th Annual Doug and Rollie Smith Downhill and Super G Race is just around the corner (Feb. 3-10). We need 60 volunteers to cover 7 days of high octane racing. If you check out the events page on the website, you'll find a volunteer form. All volunteers must have their own equipment and be able to ski.
Just ask the locals--this year has been one of the best. In fact, I know this local skier, kind of a sweet ol' curmudgeon, who is not known for platitudes. I heard him say the other day, "This is some really good skiing." I nearly fell off the chair. 213" of beautiful snow has fallen since just before Thanksgiving. Dave and I have been shooting a bunch of photos and taking video to share this amazing winter with everyone. Keep checking our video link on the snow report for a chance to share in the experience.
Do you know about tree wells? Ski Patrol has put out a info board at the summit with information on how to ski safely. We've received a lot of snow and the tree wells are getting big. Ski under control, be aware of your surroundings, and ride with a buddy.
The Nordic Center was groomed Saturday. Track set Sunday. No skating due to snow drifts. Please check back later for today's grooming.
The Big Easy (Magic) Carpet is not running today.
List of today's groomed runs.
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</TD><TD vAlign=top align=left width=262><TABLE class=gbvrs cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=4 width=260 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=f10whiteb vAlign=center align=left bgColor=#003366 colSpan=2>Snowfall: </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10b align=left colSpan=2>At the Summit (6,813ft/2,343m) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left width=150>Settled Base: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left>84"/214cm </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left width=150>Overnight Snow (?) </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left>0"/0cm </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left width=150>24hr New Snow: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left>0"/0cm </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left width=150>Total Snow to Date: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left>213"/542cm </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left width=150>Last 7 Days: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left>24"/61cm </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left colSpan=2>Mid-mountain at the top of Chair 2 currently has a settled base of: 56"/143cm </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10b align=left colSpan=2>In the Village (4,450ft/1,350m) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left width=150>Settled Base: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left>40"/102cm </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left width=150>Overnight Snow (?) </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left>0"/0cm </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left width=150>24hr New Snow: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left>0"/0cm </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left width=150>Total Snow to Date: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left>140"/356cm </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left width=150>Last 7 Days: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left>15"/39cm </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left colSpan=2>Glacier Country Avalanche Center's daily advisory. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=gbvrs cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=4 width=260 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=f10whiteb vAlign=center align=left bgColor=#003366 colSpan=2> Weather At Time of Report (05:32AM): </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10b align=left colSpan=2>At the Summit (6,817ft/2,078m) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left width=150>Temperature: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left>-3°F/-19°C </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left width=150>Visibility: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left>clear - excellent </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left width=150>Wind: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left>5-10 NE </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10b align=left colSpan=2>In the Village (4,464ft/1,361m) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left width=150>Temperature: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left>4°F/-16°C </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left width=150>Visibility: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left>clear - excellent </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left width=150>Wind: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left>calm </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=left colSpan=2>Visit Whitefish Mountain Resort's Weather Center for detailed forecasting and up to the minute temperatures and conditions. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=gbvrs cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=4 width=762 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=f10whiteb vAlign=center align=left bgColor=#003366 colSpan=4> Snow and Grooming Information: </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f12coal vAlign=center align=left colSpan=4> Need some trailmaps? Click here!
<HR width="85%" noShade SIZE=1></TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=right width=120>Primary: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left width=170>Variable Conditions </TD><TD class=f10blue align=right width=120>Secondary: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left width=170>Packed Powder </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=right width=120>Marked Runs Open: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left width=170>94 </TD><TD class=f10blue align=right width=120>Night Skiing: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left width=170>Fri/Sat 4-8:30 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue align=right width=120>Terrain Park | Superpipe: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left width=170>Open | open </TD><TD class=f10blue align=right width=120>Nordic Center: </TD><TD class=f10blueb align=left width=170>Open </TD></TR><TR><TD class=f10blue vAlign=top align=left width=380 colSpan=2>Groomed Runs:
<TABLE width=300 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=f10b align=left colSpan=2>Chair 1 - Big Mountain Express</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Big Ravine</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Many Falls</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Middle Fork</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Toni Matt</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Upper Russ' St.</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Lower Russ' St.</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Corkscrew</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>1000 Turns</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Inspiration</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Moe-Mentum</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Moose</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Backroad</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Big Ravine - Upper</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Ant Hill/Fill Slope</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE width=300 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=f10b align=left colSpan=2>Chair 2 - Swift Creek Express</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Home Again</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Heaven</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Slalom</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Hellroaring</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Swift Creek</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Interstate</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Ed's Run</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Upper Mully's</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Lower Mully's</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE width=300 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=f10b align=left colSpan=2>Chair 3 - Tenderfoot</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Alpinglow Alley</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Haily's (Lodging Access)</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>The Amory (Expert Terrain Park Location)</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Central Avenue (Intermediate Terrain Park Location)</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Ski Way</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>The Depot (Beginner Terrain Park Area)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE width=300 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=f10b align=left colSpan=2>Chair 4 - Great Northern</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Upper Expressway</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Lower Expressway</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Hogan's</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Hogan's East</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE width=300 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=f10b align=left colSpan=2>Chair 5 - Glacier View</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Chair 5 Access</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Chute</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Tower 3 1/2</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE width=300 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=f10b align=left colSpan=2>Chair 6 - Village Lift</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Chipmunk</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Huckleberry</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Barn Dance</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Powder Puff</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE width=300 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=f10b align=left colSpan=2>Chair 7 - Big Creek Express</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Goat Haunt</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Caribou</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Whitetail</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Silvertip</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Gray Wolf</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE width=300 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=f10b align=left colSpan=2>Chair 11 - Hellroaring</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Hellfire</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Glory Hole</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE width=300 border=0><TBODY></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE width=300 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=f10b align=left colSpan=2>Easy Rider</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Over Easy</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Lower Inspiration</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE width=300 border=0><TBODY></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE width=300 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=f10b align=left colSpan=2>Big Easy Carpet</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=24></TD><TD class=f10 vAlign=center align=left>Magic Carpet Area</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
You be the judge:D the 6AM report said 8 below
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