Bobby Buggs Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 Has anyone noticed here in NewEngland we are headed for one of the worst seasons in the past 5 years for Snow and snow making temps. My yard is Green the second week of Jan??? WOW, I am glad I didnt get a pass anywhere this season. One of my local ant hills Blanford, Closed today Anyone have some data about Feb potentials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffh Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 Chill...we had a great early season and it will recover in no time after this January thaw. You have my personal guarantee that it will be the snowiest March on record and those without a big nosed powder boards will be bitching and moaning about the lack of groom! Your not missing anything this weekend anyway so if it has to be ****ty out this is the best weekend for it, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alakata Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 My local mountain royal mountain is closed also today due to rain... northeast is having a bad spell for weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 So far conditions have been surprisingly ok even with the semi-erratic weather. Right now it's pouring rain in NH, but we're supposed to see a big swing in the weather tonight. Ski areas are expected to pick up 6+ inches of fresh snow. They need it desperately. Loon only has a 12-18" base. Waterville is looking at a 14-24" base. Other resorts are doing a little better. I was pissing and moaning this morning after going hiking in 3 inches of saturated corn snow, ice, and mud. I was thinking to myself--this feels more like April rather than mid-January!! But then I remembered last season, Cape Cod had 10x as much snow than northern NE in Dec/Jan. Most ski areas didn't get hit with substantial snow until late Jan.-Feb resulting in spectacular conditions. It's only going to take a couple of storms to get us back online. I haven't given up yet on this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow Eddie Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 My wife and I have two comp tickets to Bolton for MLK day - unless it gets cold and all this rain turns back to snow that actually sticks, I don't think we're even going to bother. All the lawns in my 'hood are green, too. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie00 Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 Same here as New England. In Montreal, we got an early start, by November 19th I was on the hills. But since Wednesday it has been very hot and today it's raining. This is so depressing. Some of the hills have decided to close down to keep decent snow coverage. Tomorrow this should all freeze with a -10 C. Hopefully they will fire up the snowmaking and it's suppose to snow 2 inches. Not much but I'll take it. Then starting wednesday it's suppose to be hot again ! Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexeyga Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 It was raining for the past week among with temperatures above freezing point... Most of the snow has melted down and we don't expect any major storms for the next week... :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik J Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 I already made up the cost of my season pass, like, 5 times over so cost isn't an issue for me. The weather is not remotely winterish here right now, oh well. It's nice riding my old Honda around comfortably. This January thaw is a harsh one but winter's goig to come back with a sh!t-storm of cold pretty soon. It always does. The skies will puke snow again! It's weird how my general thinking swings into springtime-fixer-upper-mode when it starts to get warm though. I start tinkering when the temps warm up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 Dude, this happens every year. It's the January Thaw. And often we get a preview in December too. I've been observing this for at least 10 years. Don't worry, it'll get better. Spring doesn't start for another 2 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gleb Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 i'm not too worried at all. I remeber back in '96 or '97 i was out in shorts on christmas but then we got 5 feet of snow in april. I'm using this time to save up enough money for some spring break in colorodo or tremblant. conditions at wachusett were not perfect but there were amazing considering the weather we've had. Ive gone 3 days in a row ands been getting progressivly icier and barer but hopfully tonights minor storm and temp drops will help. Keep your hopes up:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted January 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 Dont get me wrong, I had a blast yesterday jumping the rocks but said a couple of times it reminded me of late March. Looking ahead Rain again Wdenesday and temps close enough to make snow or at those temps, slush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mikef5000 Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 I had a great December... think I got out 8 times! But since then I've only gotten out 2-3 times. It could turn back into winter anytime now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pnut Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 Yes we always have the jan thaw, but this ones seems a little extended. I too am counting on another couple storms and some cold weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 Ohio eh? me too..least its snowed and still is.. 3 of us are headed to the Peak and Peek..not much hill but its all open and the lake effect hit and they groomed it in yesterday and today..and should continue tomorow so we are going.. we get first chair and only get the 4 hour pass.. Should be on my BX boards but we will be the only one on hardboots there anyway.. we are parking at the Retreat but mainly ride the far left side and center.. Later.. Right said Shred.. 6 days till big mountain,,man can't wait!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 shred, can you send me an email at tex1230@gmail.com? want to ask you about your boards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 ...20 degrees and snowing like heck at Sugarbush right now boys and girls. Sit tight. Raced on a hellish slalom course at Stowe this morning in driving rain on ice and slush. The hill was used for a school GS the day before and never groomed either - huge transverse berm in the course at one gate! Cancelled the afternoon GS thankfully. Makes me want to sell the race equipment and use the $$ for a ticket to Vail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Bobby, Its dumping snow outside, I'm wearing my Evil Sports Hoodless Hoodie, and there's an empty bed in the cabin with your name on it. Let me know when you are flying into Reno Airport! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateW Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Neener neener neener. But y'all shoulda seen Washington last year, that's a season that never was... http://hyak.net/cam0405/020105.html http://hyak.net/cam0405/031005.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted January 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Randy, I would be there in a Effin second, trust me. you been rockin this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reweston Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Arizona Snowbowl has not recieved 1 flake this year. This is a place that got over 400 inches last year. Good excuse for me to charge over to Mammoth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 ...20 degrees and snowing like heck at Sugarbush right now boys and girls. Sit tight. It only snowed for about an hour or two (4-5 inches) which then promptly blew right off the frozen slush and mud (40-50 knot winds), and now it is 0 degrees...but no worries, 'sposed ta be warm up to 45 by Wednesday...Ugghhhh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toddflyingdog Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 Move to Bomber country... or on second thought stay right where you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted January 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 Dont worry dog, I will be in South Bomber country in 20 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 Geez, what a season! I just finished ASIA certification in snowboarding at West Point this past weekend. Saturday, our classes were held in torrential rains, and Sunday, cold and high winds. They did a remarkable job keeping one trail open. The Connecticut Ski Council postponed last Wednesday's state GS Ski Race until this Wednesday. Can you guess the forecast? Yep, more heavy rain! I spend nine years as a meteorologist (3 1/2 on air with an NBC TV station) and I know better than to blame something like this on Global Warming. Climatic changes manifest themselves over long periods of time, not year-to-year. Even so, I can still be grumpy about it. BTW, the state Snowboard Race at Mt. Southington on the 25th is in jeopardy - not because of weather but low level of interest. If you are a CT resident, and want to race, let me know ASAP. If we don't have enough participants by the 18th, the race will be cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 It only snowed for about an hour or two (4-5 inches) which then promptly blew right off the frozen slush and mud (40-50 knot winds), and now it is 0 degrees...but no worries, 'sposed ta be warm up to 45 by Wednesday...Ugghhhh!! Break out the wetsuit and snorkel. Here's the current report for NH: Tonight: 1 inch of snow and ice Wed: up to 2 inches of rain and 20-30mph winds For the rest of the week, temps in the high 30's and 40's with more rain forecasted for Saturday. Good thing I'm heading out West in a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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