Hello Hunter fans,
Finally a great spring ski day in spring. Today is what its all about! Fun ego snow, soft, groomed, no clouds, no wind, no crowds and the Flyer running fine. (It had electrical problems yesterday that kept it down for over an hour in the am) The overnight temp dipped to 18 but by 10 am it was 35 and now 45. Heading back out to the sun deck to catch some rare rays. Claire's, White Cloud, Upper K and Apurna all closed but the rest of the mountain was terrific - especially Cliff / Racer's. There are some very thin and bare spots developing in the usual areas but a new storm forecast should well take care of that. Hunter has posted the following and no, it is not my usual April Fools forecast - this is the real deal from Mother Nature folks:
QUOTE:
Ready? 8-14 inches of snow coming FRIDAY! We've got a winter storm watch from Accuweather , and we are gearing up for some serious late spring powder!
That said, we are moving Pondskimming to April 9. So put your wet suit away for another week, and get out your midwinter gear!!
UNQUOTE
Should be real interesting and fun.
Ski ya,
Jon
The NWS forecast below: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Hunter&state=NY&site=ALY&lat=42.2112&lon=-74.2157
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBANY HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT.
* LOCATIONS...MOST OF EASTERN NEW YORK AND ALL OF ADJACENT WESTERN
NEW ENGLAND.
* HAZARD TYPES...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL. SNOW MAY MIX WITH
SLEET...FREEZING RAIN AND RAIN IN THE MID HUDSON
VALLEY...NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT AND PORTIONS OF THE BERKSHIRES
THURSDAY NIGHT.
* ACCUMULATIONS...6 TO 12 INCHES OF SNOW...WITH 8 TO 14 INCHES
POSSIBLE INTO THE HIGHER TERRAIN.
* TIMING...PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO OVERSPREAD THE REGION
THURSDAY NIGHT AND BECOME MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES AFTER
MIDNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. PRECIPITATION WILL SLOWLY TAPER
OFF TOWARD SUNSET FRIDAY.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Hunter March 29
Hi all,
Basically a repeat of yesterday however without the sun for most of the day. The light was very flat and the high winds kept the lift from running continuously until close to noon. The sun only came out around 1pm. The temps went from low 20's to 35 now but still very windy. Not a very inviting day to ski.
I hope the forecast is wrong but it looks ugly for the end of the week.
Movies: Barney's Version, Battle: Los Angeles, The Lincoln Lawyer http://www.catskillmtn.org/retail/movie-theater/index.html
Hunter posted the following today:
We've got big plans on Saturday, starting with our annual Pondskimming & Beach Bash !
Registration starts at 11am and there are only 100 participants accepted so get up there and register!
The competition kicks off at 1pm... there will be lots of prizes, live music and fun!
2010-2011 End of Season Specials
Valid Starting March 28, 2011 through the end of the season
Hunter Mountain is offering lots of late season special deals, not only for our loyal regular customers but also for skiers and riders who call other mountains their home. We'd like you to see just how much snow we have left.
For EVERYONE, we've reduced our ticket prices for the rest of the season! See the chart below.
For our Big Lift Card holders, you'll take your discounts from these lower prices. Plus, you'll get your 50% midweek discount EVERY DAY for the rest of the season, including weekends!
For Season Passholders from other mountains, we understand and appreciate your passion for winter sports. If your home mountain is currently closed, just show your valid 2010-2011 season pass (plus proper ID if it's not a photo pass) and get a 1/2 price ticket EVERY DAY for the rest of the season!
Prices affective March 28, 2011 Midweek Weekend
Adult (ages 18-64) $49 $56
Young Adult (age 13-17) $43 $50
Junior (age 7-12) $31 $38
Senior (65+) $31 $38
Ski ya,
Jon
NWS Forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind between 7 and 14 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light north wind.
Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and noon, then a slight chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Basically a repeat of yesterday however without the sun for most of the day. The light was very flat and the high winds kept the lift from running continuously until close to noon. The sun only came out around 1pm. The temps went from low 20's to 35 now but still very windy. Not a very inviting day to ski.
I hope the forecast is wrong but it looks ugly for the end of the week.
Movies: Barney's Version, Battle: Los Angeles, The Lincoln Lawyer http://www.catskillmtn.org/retail/movie-theater/index.html
Hunter posted the following today:
We've got big plans on Saturday, starting with our annual Pondskimming & Beach Bash !
Registration starts at 11am and there are only 100 participants accepted so get up there and register!
The competition kicks off at 1pm... there will be lots of prizes, live music and fun!
2010-2011 End of Season Specials
Valid Starting March 28, 2011 through the end of the season
Hunter Mountain is offering lots of late season special deals, not only for our loyal regular customers but also for skiers and riders who call other mountains their home. We'd like you to see just how much snow we have left.
For EVERYONE, we've reduced our ticket prices for the rest of the season! See the chart below.
For our Big Lift Card holders, you'll take your discounts from these lower prices. Plus, you'll get your 50% midweek discount EVERY DAY for the rest of the season, including weekends!
For Season Passholders from other mountains, we understand and appreciate your passion for winter sports. If your home mountain is currently closed, just show your valid 2010-2011 season pass (plus proper ID if it's not a photo pass) and get a 1/2 price ticket EVERY DAY for the rest of the season!
Prices affective March 28, 2011 Midweek Weekend
Adult (ages 18-64) $49 $56
Young Adult (age 13-17) $43 $50
Junior (age 7-12) $31 $38
Senior (65+) $31 $38
Ski ya,
Jon
NWS Forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind between 7 and 14 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light north wind.
Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and noon, then a slight chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Hunter March 28
Hi All,
We seem to be stuck in this weather pattern that keeps the slopes hard, fast and flat. The temps dipped down to about 16 last night and now 34 but very windy all day with bright sun and a cloudless sky. I did not ski today - quite frankly, I am actually bored of it. Vic gave it two thumbs up and Laura D. said there was some corn snow on Minya. I do not believe Claire's, White Cloud or Apurna were open today but everything else was. Crowds were very light as expected. The rest of the week looks to have cold nights and variable days with mixed precipitation. Pond skimming is slated for Saturday weather permitting.
Ski ya,
Jon
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 15. Northwest wind between 11 and 14 mph.
Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind between 11 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind between 7 and 11 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind between 3 and 6 mph.
Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
We seem to be stuck in this weather pattern that keeps the slopes hard, fast and flat. The temps dipped down to about 16 last night and now 34 but very windy all day with bright sun and a cloudless sky. I did not ski today - quite frankly, I am actually bored of it. Vic gave it two thumbs up and Laura D. said there was some corn snow on Minya. I do not believe Claire's, White Cloud or Apurna were open today but everything else was. Crowds were very light as expected. The rest of the week looks to have cold nights and variable days with mixed precipitation. Pond skimming is slated for Saturday weather permitting.
Ski ya,
Jon
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 15. Northwest wind between 11 and 14 mph.
Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind between 11 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind between 7 and 11 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind between 3 and 6 mph.
Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Hunter March 25
Hi All,
Finally a very pleasant day to ski this week. Early lake effect clouds and flurries disappeared by 11:30 and out came the sun. Temps went from mid teens to 34 now. Surface conditions were hard and fast, well groomed and consistent. It was getting scraped off by late morning but also started to soften up a bit. The un-groomed trails were not really an option unless they soften considerably like they did late pm yesterday. "Thin Cover" lolly-pops still dominated the steeper west side trails and White Cloud remained closed. It will be cold but clear this weekend per below forecast. The crowds were light as they were all week. The Flyer was running fine and "F" was running today for the first time this week.
Winter is still here so don't put away those extra layers yet. Movies: http://www.catskillmtn.org/retail/movie-theater/index.html
Ski ya,
Jon
NWS Forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind between 7 and 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind between 9 and 17 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind between 7 and 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind between 7 and 13 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 9.
Monday: Sunny and breezy, with a high near 31.
Finally a very pleasant day to ski this week. Early lake effect clouds and flurries disappeared by 11:30 and out came the sun. Temps went from mid teens to 34 now. Surface conditions were hard and fast, well groomed and consistent. It was getting scraped off by late morning but also started to soften up a bit. The un-groomed trails were not really an option unless they soften considerably like they did late pm yesterday. "Thin Cover" lolly-pops still dominated the steeper west side trails and White Cloud remained closed. It will be cold but clear this weekend per below forecast. The crowds were light as they were all week. The Flyer was running fine and "F" was running today for the first time this week.
Winter is still here so don't put away those extra layers yet. Movies: http://www.catskillmtn.org/retail/movie-theater/index.html
Ski ya,
Jon
NWS Forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind between 7 and 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind between 9 and 17 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind between 7 and 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind between 7 and 13 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 9.
Monday: Sunny and breezy, with a high near 31.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Hunter March 24
Hello Hunter fans,
Dust on crust for the morning! The first inch of wet snow fell when the temp was 33 and then it froze as the temp dropped to 22 followed by 2" of light snow. The light was flat with low cloud cover, some fog on top and there was a damp cold penetrating breeze. First tracks were okay for an hour then it got noisy. One could only ski the groomed trails unless you liked frozen bumps and, for the most part, it was very consistent. Upper & Lower K and White Cloud were closed. Wayout was nice but Claire's, which I did not ski, had blue ice showing through and skier's right below the tower 6 lip was almost bare with numerous lollypops marking it and other sections as "Thin Cover". I spoke to two skiers who tried Apurna and both thought is should have been closed - survival skiing! Temps did finally warm up a bit to 35 now and the sun came out at noon so it looks like the pm skiers will have a decent day as the snow softens a bit. The weekend looks to be unseasonably cold but clear with sun.
Movies: The Adjustment Bureau, The Last Lions, Gnomeo and Juliet. For times: http://www.catskillmtn.org/retail/movie-theater/index.html
Ski ya, http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/
Jon
NWS Forecast:
This Afternoon: A slight chance of snow showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. North wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind between 7 and 10 mph.
Friday: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind between 9 and 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. West wind between 7 and 9 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind between 7 and 14 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Dust on crust for the morning! The first inch of wet snow fell when the temp was 33 and then it froze as the temp dropped to 22 followed by 2" of light snow. The light was flat with low cloud cover, some fog on top and there was a damp cold penetrating breeze. First tracks were okay for an hour then it got noisy. One could only ski the groomed trails unless you liked frozen bumps and, for the most part, it was very consistent. Upper & Lower K and White Cloud were closed. Wayout was nice but Claire's, which I did not ski, had blue ice showing through and skier's right below the tower 6 lip was almost bare with numerous lollypops marking it and other sections as "Thin Cover". I spoke to two skiers who tried Apurna and both thought is should have been closed - survival skiing! Temps did finally warm up a bit to 35 now and the sun came out at noon so it looks like the pm skiers will have a decent day as the snow softens a bit. The weekend looks to be unseasonably cold but clear with sun.
Movies: The Adjustment Bureau, The Last Lions, Gnomeo and Juliet. For times: http://www.catskillmtn.org/retail/movie-theater/index.html
Ski ya, http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/
Jon
NWS Forecast:
This Afternoon: A slight chance of snow showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. North wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind between 7 and 10 mph.
Friday: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind between 9 and 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. West wind between 7 and 9 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind between 7 and 14 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Hunter March 23
Hi Skiers,
Today was a non-event for me. It just didn't make sense to even put on the boots. We had light snow on and off all day with temps at 32 and a light wind but other than partially coat the grass with a white dust, there was no accumulation and nothing stuck to paved surfaces. The top of the mountain was in a snow fog and I can't imagine that skiing was any good today after yesterday's nasty conditions but hey, I have been wrong before. I did not speak with anyone who ventured out today.
The storm forecast is below but unless the temps drop, I can't see any major accumulation other than slush although it would be nice to see the brown tinge on the slopes covered in white. The weekend looks to be nice clear skiing weather.
No movies have been posted yet but that's typical for the CMF.
Ski ya, http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/
Jon
NWS Forecast:
Late Afternoon: Snow. High near 29. East wind between 3 and 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight: Snow. Low around 23. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind between 9 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind between 9 and 14 mph.
Friday: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind between 10 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Today was a non-event for me. It just didn't make sense to even put on the boots. We had light snow on and off all day with temps at 32 and a light wind but other than partially coat the grass with a white dust, there was no accumulation and nothing stuck to paved surfaces. The top of the mountain was in a snow fog and I can't imagine that skiing was any good today after yesterday's nasty conditions but hey, I have been wrong before. I did not speak with anyone who ventured out today.
The storm forecast is below but unless the temps drop, I can't see any major accumulation other than slush although it would be nice to see the brown tinge on the slopes covered in white. The weekend looks to be nice clear skiing weather.
No movies have been posted yet but that's typical for the CMF.
Ski ya, http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/
Jon
NWS Forecast:
Late Afternoon: Snow. High near 29. East wind between 3 and 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight: Snow. Low around 23. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind between 9 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind between 9 and 14 mph.
Friday: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind between 10 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Hunter March 22
Hi all,
Worst conditions I have skied all year. Ski patrol told me to say on the groomed trails but even they were treacherous with nothing but broken up ice clumps, cookies and frozen granular / cat tracks. West was closed. The weather also sucked - cold damp breeze, low clouds, poor visibility and temps around 33. Needless to say, even though I waited until late morning, I did not stay out for long and neither did anyone else who had any common sense. There were no good trails. Should have stayed in Sun Valley! The weather does not look good for the rest of the week even with the 3 to 5" of wet snow expected (per RIP97) late tomorrow into Thursday but, hey - this is Hunter in March and anything can happen.
Ski ya, http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/
Jon
NWS Hunter Forecast
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind between 6 and 9 mph.
Wednesday: Snow, mainly after noon. High near 30. North wind around 7 mph becoming east. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. North wind between 9 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Worst conditions I have skied all year. Ski patrol told me to say on the groomed trails but even they were treacherous with nothing but broken up ice clumps, cookies and frozen granular / cat tracks. West was closed. The weather also sucked - cold damp breeze, low clouds, poor visibility and temps around 33. Needless to say, even though I waited until late morning, I did not stay out for long and neither did anyone else who had any common sense. There were no good trails. Should have stayed in Sun Valley! The weather does not look good for the rest of the week even with the 3 to 5" of wet snow expected (per RIP97) late tomorrow into Thursday but, hey - this is Hunter in March and anything can happen.
Ski ya, http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/
Jon
NWS Hunter Forecast
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind between 6 and 9 mph.
Wednesday: Snow, mainly after noon. High near 30. North wind around 7 mph becoming east. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. North wind between 9 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
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