SWriverstone Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 I'm really amazed I've barely heard anyone talking about how absurdly warm and snowless this winter has been. Yeah, I know---some of you folks got piles of snow. But overall, this has been a RADICALLY warm winter. This is backed up by plenty of evidence from NOAA and NASA...it's the warmest year in recorded history! If you're one of those people who says "Why complain about something you can't control?" then you're a better person than I am! Maybe it's because this is my first winter ever doing a snow sport...but I've basically been irritated since November---because I've been waiting for cold and snow that's never arrived. As I type this, it's raining outside here in West Virginia. And tomorrow's high is supposed to be 60 degrees. 60 degrees!!! In February!!! That's WAY screwed-up. I could truly cry. So am I the only one who doesn't have all the snow and primo conditions I could ever want? Is it truly a Winter Wonderland everywhere else in the country? (Or has everyone who is a serious snowboarder relocated to those last pockets of the continent where you can count on some snow---like Tahoe!) The image below is somewhat depressing. It comes from a website you can go check out yourself if you've got nothing better to do 'cause it's raining and 60 degrees! NOAA US Snow Monitoring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Scott, RT has plenty of snow so no worries. I am heading back to work tomorrow after an extremely expedited recovery from my knee and shin injury. Warm weather just means less clothing and different riding tactics. I have to light carve it tomorrow, but I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty F. Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Two weeks ago in Maine it was almost 50 degrees and I had no snow in my yard until last Thursday. We got two feet then, but they are calling for some rain tomorrow. 15 years ago I dont ever remember it raining in Maine during the winter, but I was only 10 years old at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayj Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Come on out to the PacNW for some true lack of snow torture. Fortunately, the mtns finally got enough snow to reopen, but only after the holiday rush period was over. I just wish I could pull myself away from the desk to hit the snow before it all melts away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMU Alpine Boarder Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 I live at one of those dark green dots, so I am happy:D ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWriverstone Posted February 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Here's a more scientific weather map for today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirror70 Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 I don't think it has been exceptionally warm up here, but it does seem drier than it has in the recent past. Of course, we got 3ft of snow just a few days ago and are expecting 7" more tonight. Oh, and the snow was absofreakinlutely incredible today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopetool Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Yea, bro, its very marginal at best on Hood. I've only rode 12 days so far. And luckily my boards have only suffered minor injury by rocks. I crashed and landed on a rock one time. That really hurt like hell too. But I'm optimistic that we will receive more snow soon. But as we near March I'm worried. Hindsight is 20/20, and I wished I was at SES, Utah or Tahoe. oh, and Mammoth too. This week I'm getting ready to ride more since some of my moving and work resposibilities or kind of slowing down. You locals will start seeing me around again soon. I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Todd Stewart Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 it rained ALLLLL day today, there are puddles at the bottem of the hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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