Hunter March 4

Hi All,
Another very pleasant day to ski adding to an overall sweet week of skiing. Temps stayed in the low 20's last night and now up to 30 with lots of sun. The wind was a bit strong out of the east today so the east-side trails proved a bit tough to reach but sweet once on them and out of the wind. The rest of the mountain was in very good shape thanks to great grooming yet again with granular surface conditions. Wayout via White Cloud was very nice but Claire's, which was open, was un-groomed and looked too slick to attempt - the few people on it were all sliding sideways. Apurna was closed. Saturday am looks like the best bet to ski weather-wise and Sunday looks like wet spring-like conditions will prevail.
Just spoke to Jimmy Wagman who is home & OK (still with some headaches and sore neck muscles) considering his yesterday's concussion. Helmets, helmets, helmets people!! There was a bit more of a crowd today with a minor lift line but "F" was also open which helped.
Have a great weekend!
Ski Ya, http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/
Jon

NWS Hunter Forecast:

Tonight: A chance of snow, freezing rain, and sleet between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain, snow, and sleet after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind between 9 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind between 9 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday: Rain. High near 43. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday: Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.