Thursday, February 25, 2010

Hunter skiing Feb 25 and major snow/wind storm

Hi All,
Sorry this is so late but had no cable /internet all day. As you all know by now we are in the middle of the largest double snow storm in at least 14-15 years (1996 ?). There is close to 40" on the ground and still snowing heavily. Local plowing and services are overwhelmed and power outages are all over the place. There is no where to put the snow. The mtn road and all local roads are a disaster. Skiing today was very nice but visibility poor with blinding snow. It is about 32-33 degrees so it is wet snow again. For the first time in recent memory all trails were open including Westway (44) and Taylor's. Most main trails were groomed very early this am so by the time lifts opened at 9 there was already 2-3" on top so very sweet freshies. All schools and many businesses have been closed and will remain so. High winds are expected tomorrow which could really do some damage as trees and power lines are already sagging under the weight of the snow. Check out the latest at this website: http://www.cbs6albany.com/sections/weather/7day/
Rushing to get this out before losing I-net again. It is raining from Catskill & Palenville on south right now.
Ski ya, http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/
Jon

Detailed Local Forecast
Tonight: Snow will be heavy at times along with gusty winds. Low 28F. Winds N at 20 to 30 mph. 6 to 10 inches of additional snow expected. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy with snow flurries and snow showers, especially in the afternoon. High 29F. Winds NE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 70%. 1 to 2 inches of snow expected.
Tomorrow night: Snow likely. Low 26F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 90%. 2 to 4 inches of snow expected.
Saturday: Light snow during the morning will give way to snow showers during the afternoon. High around 30F. Winds light and variable. Chance of snow 70%.
Sunday: Snow showers possible. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the mid 20s.
Monday: A few snow showers. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the mid 20s.

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