Hunter skiing 1/4 & sad news

Hi All,

Regret to advise you that Ethel Slutzky, matriarch of Hunter Mtn, passed away last night in Albany Med from what is believed to be a heart attack as a result of complications from a stomach virus & pneumonia. She would have been 93 on March 11.

We had 6 - 8" of very dry wind blown powder yesterday with temps in single digits and howling blizzard winds. The sun is out today with temps in low 20's and the wind has died down considerably. I did not ski due to a bad cold but I can tell you the entire mtn is in great shape. The first Localmotion race is today and close to 100 are signed up with the post race party at White Star in Tannersville. Hunter mgmt is in talks later this week with the Pres. of Poma North America about a new lift to replace the quad. Let's hope they can pull the trigger. Rumors that the current lift will get an overhaul this week are not true.

The weather will remain cold most of the week with another possible bitter cold blast and snow storm out of the west for next weekend.

Ski ya,

Jon

Detailed Local Forecast

• Today: Generally cloudy. High 21F. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph.
• Tonight: Flurries and a few snow showers throughout the night. Low 11F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 30%.
• Tomorrow: Flurries and a few snow showers throughout the day. High 21F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 40%.
• Tomorrow night: Variable clouds with snow showers. Low 16F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 50%. Some snow accumulation possible.
• Wednesday: Snow showers at times. Highs in the mid 20s and lows in the mid teens.
• Thursday: A few snow showers. Highs in the low 20s and lows in the mid teens.
• Friday: A few snow showers. Highs in the upper teens and lows in the upper single digits.