Hunter Feb 9

Hello Hunter fans,

Wow – winter is really here. Freshies for most of the first hour from 2” – 3” of icing on the cake. For once mother nature provided the snow.

The grooming was done before the snow fell last night and it was dry fluffy powder for a change on a very consistent hard packed surface.

The temps dipped to 17 last night and it was cold and overcast most of the morning but 34 and sunny now. There was and is NO WIND! The definition of the tracked snow made for good visibility even though it was quite overcast.

Since the snow was dry it did not clump together after it was cut up so it was not bumpy. It was a fantastic morning with no crowds at all – had to be one of the top 3 or 4 days so far this season. There were no lift issues.

Almost every trail including Claire’s was groomed. Apurna was open but with a thin coverage sign so not worth the risk since all else on the west side was really sweet.

There is a chance for more snow during the week before the arctic air arrives for President’s weekend. Expect some record crowds for the holiday week since Hunter has some of the best skiing in the east.

Some of you may be interested in this link about skiing for seniors:  http://www.seniorsskiing.com/

Ski safe & party hardy,

Jon

 

NWS forecast for Hunter:

 

Tonight

A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 10 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 19.

Friday Night

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -9.

Sunday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.