Dr D Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Its springtime in MT here's a quick update from the big! Dear Pass Holders, Early this morning, ski patrollers at the summit were measuring the actual temperature to be in the range of -15°F to -20°F, with wind gusts above 30mph. Our calculations put the maximum wind chill at about -60°F. When it is that windy and cold, mechanical and electrical systems become much less reliable than they are in average conditions. Structural properties of metals and plastics change, and things that were once pliable become rigid and brittle. We might consider allowing our hearty Montana skiers to brave these conditions for 7-1/2 minutes during a ride up Chair 1, but when you consider the possibility that something might go wrong with the chair lifts for reasons mentioned above, the risk is obviously too great. A relatively small problem with Chair 1 that left riders suspended for just 10 minutes with wind chills consistently below -40°F may have proved disastrous. A strong gust of wind that derailed the lift cable would have been even worse. So, with all this in mind, we decided not to open Chairs 1, 7, and 8 this morning. As of now the weather looks like it will allow us to open them tomorrow. All the lower lifts, including Chair 2, were open today at a reduced ticket price of $29. Our passion is for skiing, but our priority lies in the safety of our guests. We hope you can understand our decision to act on that priority. Thank you for your support, The Management of Whitefish Mountain Resort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwings Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 what's the job market look like in Montana? any biotech industries located there? I'm sure the cost of living should be much lower than Los Angeles... maybe i can afford a home finally. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 :lol::lol::lol: Whats a job market? Jobs are tight in most sectors. Biotech and healthcare excluded. not sure whats here biotechwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Yellow Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 well.... at least it wasn't foggy.... :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: not a bit in fact the afternoon was bluebird and a relatively warm -5:eplus2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarderboy Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 and I know there's been a Mtn. name change, but wasn't it this resort where a couple years back, two women were stranded all night on a lift mid-mountain? Talk about a tragedy under the conditions you've just described! Nevertheless, from the land of "gunned" snow and hardpack, I'd give a lot to have been anywhere on your mountain today, in adequate Yeti gear of course. Hope tomorrow is epic! BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Early this morning, ski patrollers at the summit were measuring the actual temperature to be in the range of -15°F to -20°F, with wind gusts above 30mph. Our calculations put the maximum wind chill at about -60°F.When it is that windy and cold, mechanical and electrical systems become much less reliable than they are in average conditions. Structural properties of metals and plastics change, and things that were once pliable become rigid and brittle. Just a little techy nitpick here: Windchill doesn't apply to things that are at ambient temperature. It's only for things like humans that are warmer than ambient temperature. If you think this through, it makes sense: - If a block of steel is -20F and a -20F wind blows on it, it'll still be -20F. - If a person is sitting at a comfortable 98F and a -20F wind blows on him/her, the wind strips away their body heat faster than if it was still air at -20F. Do they really shut things down at -20F? That's when we Canadians start to put on hats and long pants. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:not a bit in fact the afternoon was bluebird and a relatively warm -5:eplus2: Isn't it funny how -5 feels warm after -30 below. Guess it's all relative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcABQ Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 today, march 10: 0 degrees, winds from 10 - 60 mph crowds were light snow was windblown, powder, windblown powder, etc visibility was variable we had a blast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideGuy Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I'd trade my left nut for sub zero temps. I miss the awesome weather we had in January. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 rain rain go away...... Come back as frost So I can go play.... was a balmy 56 degrees on the slopes........ ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmut Karvlow Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 well.... at least it wasn't foggy.... :p A little white spray paint on the goggles and you'll feel right at home:AR15firin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 epic groomer day today! sunshine and 5 degrees with hero groomers and lots of wide open space:1luvu::1luvu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoetrencher Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Even after getting the wax out of my base 0 degrees and +40 gusts last year left no love between base and the snowvelcro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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