dingbat Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Was beautifull today. Obviously going to blow-torch till Fri. There may be something big coming for the weekend or early next week in the way of snow. The models seem to be sucking this year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Ah. Sorry I couldn't make it up. Been sick as a dog all week. Should have my legs back under me now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted February 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Just in rom the Knight Rider: "Oh boy... things are starting to take shape. ...this is the big one that I was talking to you about. ...pay attention to the last sentence. PRELIMINARY EXTENDED FORECAST DISCUSSION NWS HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL PREDICTION CENTER CAMP SPRINGS MD 422 AM EST FRI FEB 13 2009 VALID 12Z TUE FEB 17 2009 - 12Z FRI FEB 20 2009 THE PRELIMINARY FRONTS AND PRESSURES FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7 WERE BASED ON A PROGRESSIVE BLEND FROM THE 00Z ECMWF TOWARD THE 12Z/12 EC ENSEMBLE MEAN. THE PATTERN LOOKS STORMY OVER THE EASTERN PACIFIC AND WESTERN ATLANTIC...WITH HIGH LATITUDE BLOCKING TAKING SHAPE. THE DETERMINISTIC ECMWF...EC ENSEMBLE MEAN... AND GEFS MEAN ALL DEPICT THE BLOCK NICELY LATE IN THE PERIOD...WITH THE DETERMINISTIC GFS LOSING THE SIGNAL SOMEWHAT. THE BIG EVENT LOOKS TO BE EXPLOSIVE CYCLOGENESIS SOUTHEAST OF NEW ENGLAND DAYS 6 AND 7...WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS PARTICULARLY OVER EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Might be going boarding somewhere this weekend. Hows the Beast looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Like someone spilled a bag of sugar and giant ceramic ball-bearings over a cement slab.:( I've seen amazing things happen over night with the conditions at this hill, but I'm betting on riding soft boots tomorrow. I'll give a report after I get back and let you know if Sun is worth a trip. The week ahead looks promising though. I'm hoping for a repeat of last year's conditions for the rally. The set-up is pretty mutch identical if you recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Sorry I didn't follow up. You didn't miss much today. It is getting better however with the man-made and cold temps. Late week snow is looking like it's gonna tail off into some frozen stuff now. Crappy while it's freezing up, but is good in the sense that it keeps all the fluffy stuff underneath, on the hill when the winds that usaly follow a storm sweep through, and then grooms out real nice the next day. Chance of a clipper Sat into Sun now as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Thanks for the follow up. Went to Okemo for the weekend and it was a little icy in places. Thats just how it is out here I guess. I'll see you Saturday morning bright and early! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cail Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 planning on hitting the thunderdome this Sunday... mark you all healed up yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Yeah, I've been out a couple good days now on softies. It aches and throbs afterwards, and sneezing is still a bitch, but I don't think I'm doing any harm by riding. Trouble about this weekend is, my Mom sliped on some ice in my sister's driveway, and fractured her skull. Looks like she'll be fine but still. So, if the weather is good, I'll be headed South for the weekend to visit. If it's not good, I'll see you at the Dome to ride in the freezing rain. I'm gonna stop now before I type anything that's even more depressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 I'll be where the best snow is this weekend. If not BEast, then maybe somewhere in VT. Let me know what your plans are Colin. Phone me @ four five nine - seven one six nine. Or send me an email... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Damn. We're all going to have to start migrating north soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Hey, If anyone is heading to the Beast this weekend, fellow carver Dan Emery is having a 50%+ off everything sale at his shop (Trails) on Rt. 2. Stop by and help keep him in business. Not much snowboarding specific stuff, but lots of clothes and gear. (I picked up a new helmet and some smartwool.) He's also one of the best tuners in the area... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cail Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 hey mark... glad to hear your back on the slope. sorry about your mom! hope she gets healed up soon. man stuff like that makes me want to stay indoors all day. keep us posted on the weekend. chris... i'll ring you on friday or saturday about the plans. mark w... i'll definitely stop by dan's store. i'll post again on saturday if i'm definitely coming up on sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Mark B-- I second the get well wishes to your mom. Ice is a damn, nasty thing. Looks like I may be in NJ on Sat too--using it as a home base to visit my uncle who's in a hospital in Philly. I might be back by Sun though. Either way, someone go out and have fun on the Mtn this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Yup, lookin like it's down south this weekend as the road conditions look like they'll be alright. Doh! Colin, hopefuly I can get out with you at least one more time this year. I'll let you know what plans are for next weekend when I know what's up. If not, it'll have to be skateboards, beer and BBQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted March 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Headed back up to MA tonight. I'll be at the Beast first thing in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Its going to be raining all night. It will be a slushfest tomorrow. Sorry, but I won't be out in it. Let me know how it is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cail Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 mark.. can you post here in the morning to let us know if it's raining there? if it is i'm just gonna skip this weekend too... bummer on the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted March 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Sure, I'll let you know first thing. I just spoke with my buddy Noah, who was up today, and he said there was plenty of snow, and ear-to-ear s#!%-eating grin, surfy mashed potatoes today, with expectations of the same tomorrow. Weather forcast says rain ending late tonight, decreasing clouds tomorrow, high of 53. Sounds good to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted March 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 no rain, just sunshine.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cail Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 awesome... i'm heading out now... forgot about the hour change today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted March 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Great day guys! Thanks for coming out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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