Hunter Feb 18

Hi Hunter fans,
The Flyer is working today but only loading every other chair. We had 1-2" of new snow last night so conditions: dust on crust. It is 34 now, sunny but windy.
Enjoy!
Jon

Hunter - MTV reality update Feb 17

Hi All,

Just thought I would up-date you on the MTV show filmed in Hunter last season which is set to air on Feb 27. See below link.

https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/mtv-reality-show-starring-hunter-mountain-set-debut

 

I do not think this will have a positive effect on Hunter’s reputation.

The F lift broke down again today after a brief time and the Flyer has yet to move since Wednesday. Hunter was a mob scene today.

A-Purna & Claire’s were both closed after a short time. Snow making too was brief – about 12 hours - to cover some of the more heavily used trails.

Snow expected tonight 2-4” but should melt quickly as temps climb well above freezing into early next week. Forecast below.

 

Many have asked about the very sad and sudden passing of Jean Slutzky age 62, David’s wife, and I have attached the link to the obit:  https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/jean-f-slutzky

 

Spring conditions are around the corner,

Jon

 

 

 

 

 

Detailed Forecast - Hunter

Tonight

Snow, mainly before 5am. Low around 26. South wind 9 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight.

Washington's Birthday

A slight chance of snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely. Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. South wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Hunter Feb 16

Hi All,

Just thought I would give you an update on the lift situation.

The Flyer has been down since Wednesday with a fried circuit board. A replacement was flown in from Breckinridge and is supposedly being installed today. It will have to be inspected and tested before loading passengers.

The motor on the “F” lift which was recently overhauled has blown and there is no timetable for fixing it that I am aware of.

Hunter is running with Z, D & B on the main hill and they are running a shuttle bus to/from the west side.

The weather has been very warm and rainy. Temps Wed 45, yesterday 57 and 48 today. The snow has been receding from the sides and there are numerous brown patches showing. I was told that the east side trails are littered with pebbles.

The weather is supposed to turn colder tonight with some snow on Saturday night maybe 1-3 inches but warmer again next week. I am not aware of any plans to make snow in the near future but that could change considering Presidents week is around the corner.

Van Winkles in the KMC is suspending happy hour starting tonight and through all of next week.

Get ready for some variable conditions,

Jon

 

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of rain showers after noon, mixing with snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 34 by 5pm. Breezy, with a northwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A slight chance of snow showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

Increasing clouds, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south in the morning.

Saturday Night

Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Washington's Birthday

Rain likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of rain before 1pm, then a chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Hunter snow forecast for Wednesday - powder day!

Hi All,

We are in the 5-9” range here. It will be coming down at an inch an hour for a while starting around 9 am. Temps will range from 18 – 28, wind 5 – 15 mph.