Hunter opens November 21st

Hi All,

The guns were turned on again late yesterday afternoon and we got a light dusting of natural lake affect snow overnight.

It looks like the main line, Huega & Minya/Lower Crossover will be ready assuming the groomers do their thing. I am told the snow mounds on H-gate are up to 15 ft high.

I am not sure about Hunter One or the “B” lift slopes.

The guns were turned off on the Belt so that will most likely not be ready. Temps have ranged from today from 29 to 34 with a good wind however expect much warmer temps tomorrow.

Next chance for snow making looks like Wednesday night. (see below NWS forecast)

Van Winkles bar & restaurant will resume 7 day service beginning next week i.e. closed today and tomorrow.

Happy trails & Happy Thanksgiving – gobble gobble

Jon

 

 

Detailed Forecast for Hunter

Today

A slight chance of snow showers between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 10 to 14 mph.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of rain showers between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. South wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

Thanksgiving Day

Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Saturday

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

Hunter opens Tuesday November 21st

Hi All,

Here is the official announcement:

 

 

Get Ready For Winter

Mother Nature gave us a big boost over the weekend and our snowmaking team was able to fire up the snow guns from Summit to Base! As of now, Hellgate down through Kennedy and Fifth Ave are covered in snow – snow whales, to be exact. While we’re all chomping at the bit to get this season started, we need Mother Nature to pitch in again.  

With that said, we expect temperatures to drop toward the end of this weekend, allowing for another potential snowmaking window which will make for a solid opening day on Tuesday, November 21st.

Yes, you read that correctly – we’ll see you on the slopes Tuesday, November 21st for opening day of the 2017-18 Season!

Hunter opening day update

Hi All,

The inside talk points to an opening next Wednesday Nov 22nd.

The weather has not been conducive to snow making and significant rain is forecast for Thursday and Saturday before the temps drop on Sunday.

The nights have been cold enough to preserve the snow that was made only on the main line last week.

Also note that the annual ski patrol refresher / certification weekend is late this year and only occurring this Saturday & Sunday.

There have been numerous poachers who have walked up – maybe some of you - haha!

Keith & Anita’s annual Ullerfest (burning of skis to appease the ski Gods) will be this Saturday evening behind the Pro Ski & Ride Shop.

Get those legs in shape!

Jon

 

Hunter opening day

Hi All,

Pleased to advise the snow guns are blasting away, the weather is cold @ 21 and windy.

UNOFFICIALLY - My reliable sources say possibly end of next week, Friday the 17th, but could be a soft opening a day or two sooner depending on the weather / snow conditions.

Stay tuned!


 

Fingers crossed for a great season,

Jon