Dec 28
The powerful storm that treated us last night to wet snow, sleet and POURING rain also produced some of the most intense mountain snowfall we’ve ever witnessed in the northeast. A still unfrozen Lake Champlain, an approaching cold front and a good orographic (upslope) flow of moisture definitely contributed to today’s prolific snowfall. At one …
Dec 23
Ullr (the Norse god of snow) and his fellow snow god friends seemed to have responded kindly to the countless cries for mercy aross the north country. With generally 2-8″ of snow falling today across the mountains of the northeast, and more on its way, the hills and mountains are once again a great source …
Dec 22
When a light mist turned to a steady rain on Wednesday afternoon, a few of us did not hesitate to continue up the mountain for some afternoon turns. We’ve learned over the years that skiing in the rain is always worth it. More than anything, it impresses the snow gods. (Prolific snows have followed many …
Dec 20
Happy Winter Solstice! Monday night and Tuesday morning treated skiers in the central and northern Green Mountains to a dusting to 3″ of fresh snow at the higher elevations. (Does anyone have any snow to report from other regions?) It was enough to freshen up the coverage on natural snow terrain that had melted back …
Dec 17
Old Man Winter finally seems to be done taking naps and neglecting his snowfall producing duties. He breathed some fresh snow into the mountains across the northeast Friday and earlier today, and he now seems intent on offering up some more on Monday and then again on Wednesday. It’s likely going to be a white …
