HUNTER SKIING & WEATHER 12/13

Hi All,
First of all let me address your concerns about the lack of a report Thurs & Fri - I didn't ski as I had to take care of some personal issues.
I did ski Saturday morning and it was fantastic with nice dry powder, no wind and plenty of sun. All front side trails with the exception of Lower K were open and in great shape from the snow making all week long - perfect grooming too! Wayout was open on the west but it was dark over there and no need to leave the sun. All lifts except "D" were running. By 10 am the zoo gates had opened and the parking lot was full to the tubing park.
Yesterday we had two long and strong periods of heavy rain with dense fog and temps that got near 50. Today's official Hunter daily snow report had the following blatantly false statement:
QUOTE After some drizzle yesterday, we're resurfacing tonight... we didn't lose any snow, .....UNQUOTE
There were rivers running off the mountain yesterday. Recovery mode will start tonight as temps are already down to 34 and it looks like another excellent snow making weather week ahead per below forecast. The snow base is now well settled and solid and should allow for some great future skiing .
It was and still is raining lightly with some mixed snow this am and the entire top half of the mtn is fogged in. I am sure the surface conditions are excellent but the visibility is poor and not for me today. The 6-pack is running but with very few customers.
Ski ya, http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/
Jon

Detailed Local Forecast
Today: Cloudy skies with a few snow showers this afternoon. High 33F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 30%.
Tonight: Variable clouds with snow showers or flurries. Low 14F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 50%. Snowfall around one inch.
Tomorrow: Blustery with snow showers. Cold. High 16F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 60%. Snow accumulating 1 to 2 inches.
Tomorrow night: Occasional snow showers. Low 9F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 60%.
Wednesday: Chance of a few snow showers. Highs in the upper teens and lows in the low teens.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 20s and lows in the low teens.
Friday: Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 20s and lows in the mid teens.